Apply using the Applicant Portal
The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
Selection Process
Applications are considered as a gathered field, following the application closing date: Tuesday 17 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified before the end of the year if shortlisted for the interview, with interviews being held during the week beginning Monday 11 January 2027.
Applicants should submit the University’s online application form by the closing date, via the online Applicant Portal.
Things You'll Need
You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.
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Two referees willing to give you a reference
Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline. - Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information. - Core - personal statement (document upload) (mandatory)
Please upload a statement (max 1000 words) which includes 1) Your motivation for choosing this course 2) Two research projects (see https://crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/studentships) you find interesting and why 3) Something about you and your life experience beyond your academic studies 4) Where you saw the studentship/course advertised. - School of Clinical Medicine - Widening Participation Questionnaire
Applicants to this course are being asked to complete an additional form to provide contextual information about their previous study. Find out more about our use of contextual information here: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/how/contextual-data
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
Information on research at CRUK Cambridge Centre can be found here.
Please do not contact potential supervisors in advance of making an application.