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Postgraduate Study

Course closed:

Nuclear Energy Futures (EPSRC CDT) is no longer accepting new applications.

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:

  1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
  2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
  3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

The PhD in Nuclear Energy Futures is operated as part of the NEF-CDT, you must first apply to join the NEF-CDT through the lead University's website (Imperial College, London).  This is the link: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/nuclear-cdt

You will find there all that you need to know on how to apply, along with programme details and clear instructions on how to submit such an application. You should not apply to Cambridge direct, until your application has been accepted by Imperial.

Please note: if you wish to apply for part-time study please indicate this on the application forms. Part-time study may not always be viable and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, so please discuss this option with your proposed supervisor before making an application for this mode of study.

Selection Process

Applicants are invited to apply only after completing the initial selection process led by Imperial College London. Details of the application process and timeline are available on the CDT website at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/nuclear-cdt/apply/.

Further information on How To Apply


Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

  • Two academic references  
  • Transcript  
  • CV/resume
  • Evidence of competence in English  
    If required - you can check using our tool

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

  • Gates Cambridge Reference  
  • Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.


How to Find a Supervisor

A list of projects offered by Cambridge supervisors is available on the CDT website or locally here.

Key Information


4 years full-time

5-7 years part-time

Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Earth Sciences This course is advertised in multiple departments. Please see the Overview tab for more details.

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Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 15, 2022
Application deadline
May 16, 2023
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2023

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Jan. 5, 2023
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 12, 2022

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2023, Lent 2024 and Easter 2024.


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