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Medical Science (MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit) is no longer accepting new applications.
Funding Opportunities
Please note that for 2025-26 entry, we are now only accepting applications for the following funded PhD: Developmental differences and their impact on education. Other applications will be withdrawn.
Details and eligibility criteria can be found in the following Department webpage.
If we make you an offer of a place for postgraduate study at the CBU, we will nominate you for any Cambridge-based scholarships that we consider you eligible for. These include Cambridge Trust, Gates, Harding, ESRC, and various other Cambridge College awards. At the time of completing your application, please ensure that you confirm that you would like to be considered for any awards you consider yourself eligible for.
Fees and Maintenance
Your Estimated Annual Commitment:
| Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| University Composition Fee | £10,356 |
| Maintenance | £19,000 |
| Total Annual Commitment | £29,356 |
If you study part-time, the University Composition Fee will be 60% of the annual full-time fee for 5 years; or 75% of the annual full-time fee for 4 years.
Guidance on calculation of your maintenance costs can be found here: Maintenance costs for part-time students | Postgraduate Study (cam.ac.uk)