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How to Apply (Updated for 2022 Entry)

NERC-funded PhD Studentships Applications for 2022 entry are now closed. We anticipate projects for 2023 entry will be announced in October 2022. The University of Cambridge will offer at least 12 3.5 year NERC -funded PhD studentships through the Cambridge Climate, Life and Earth (C-CLEAR) DTP to...

Funding Information (Updated for 2022 Entry)

UK (home) students will be eligible for a full NERC studentship. More information can be via the University's website and the UKRI Training Grant Guide . A full studentship will cover the cost of fees and the student will receive the standard NERC maintenance allowance (for 2021/22 is £15,609 pa)...

Universal Acceptance Date

*UPDATED 16 February 2022: Universal Acceptance Date Changed from 16 March 2022 to 30 March 2022 at 12:00 pm* All NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) have agreed to adhere to an annual universal acceptance deadline for PhD studentship offers. For the...

DTP Application Assessment Criteria

C-CLEAR DTP application assessment criteria What are we looking for? Applications to the DTP go through two stages of assessment: the first stage takes place within the potential host department; and the second by the C-CLEAR theme panel. Both stages typically involve an interview. The criteria...

C-CLEAR Interviews: What to Expect

Whilst some people take interviews calmly in their stride, for others, having an idea in advance of the structure of an interview and the types of questions can be extremely beneficial when it comes to preparation and performance. If you have been invited to interview for a C-CLEAR NERC DTP...

How to Apply (Updated for 2022 Entry)

Funding Information (Updated for 2022 Entry)

Universal Acceptance Date

DTP Application Assessment Criteria

C-CLEAR Interviews: What to Expect

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