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Funding Opportunities
The vast majority of our students are NERC-funded through the Cambridge Research Experience and Advanced Training for Environmental Scientists (CREATES) Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA).
DLAs offer a limited number of funded studentships. For details on how to apply, funding, eligibility, and application closing dates, visit the CREATES website.
Fees and Maintenance
Your Estimated Annual Commitment:
| Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| University Composition Fee | £10,878 |
| Maintenance | £19,860 |
| Total Annual Commitment | £30,738 |
Students may have to bear additional costs in relation to PhD associated fieldwork and/or research trips. These costs will be specific to the individual student and project. Applicants should discuss any potential additional costs with their intended supervisor before making an application. Supervisors can often cover or contribute towards these costs, depending on the financial resources available. Where not possible or where research-related expenses are specifically not included in a stipend or if students are self-funding, students will usually be expected to find additional funding elsewhere.
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)