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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.
If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.
Selection Process
EPSRC Sensor CDT studentships
Following the application deadlines published on the Sensor CDT website, applications are considered as part of a gathered field. We aim to interview shortlisted candidates within four weeks of the application deadline.
Interviews will take place in Cambridge or by video call.
The deadline for the first round of applications will be in early January with interviews of shortlisted candidates scheduled for January and February. If places remain unfilled after the first round, further application rounds will be opened and deadlines published on the Sensor CDT website.
Industry-sponsored studentships
We may, in addition, advertise specific industry-funded projects on the Sensor CDT website with separate application deadlines. After the successful completion of their MRes, students who are recruited through a specific industry-sponsored studentship are expected to carry out their PhD project in accordance with the project description.
Further information on How To Apply
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
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Evidence of competence in English
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Statement of Interest (1500 characters) (mandatory)
Please tell us why you are interested in this course. What motivates you to pursue a research degree in sensor technologies and applications in an uncertain world? -
Research Experience (1500 characters) (mandatory)
Please provide information about your research experience. -
Careers Goals (1500 characters) (mandatory)
Please provide information about your career goals and how the Sensor CDT will help you to achieve them. -
School of Technology - 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
Applicants are not required to find a supervisor before applying to the Sensor CDT. The process of matching students, supervisors, and PhD projects is facilitated by the Sensor CDT during the MRes year. We encourage our MRes students to look at the wide variety of PhD projects available and to meet with the proposing supervisors before making their choice.