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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.
You should complete the CDT pre-application form in advance of applying to the University. The CDT team will interview applicants and determine which institution individuals should apply for. This is a compulsary stage of the application process, allowing students to be allocated to projects across all institutions. Students will not be able to complete their application to the University of Cambridge without uploading an email from the Aerosol Science CDT administrator inviting them to apply for this programme at the University.
Selection Process
Applicants who apply by the December funding competition deadline will be reviewed in December-January and can usually expect to receive a decision in February if they are being nominated to the funding competition.
Applications received after the funding deadline are considered on a rolling basis as they are received. Decisions will be made within 8 weeks of receipt wherever possible.
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 - Engineering – Aerosol CDT Invitation Upload
You will be asked to upload the email invitation you received from the Aerosol Science CDT administrator inviting you to apply to this programme at the University of Cambridge - School of Technology - Widening Participation Questionnaire
Applicants to this course are asked to complete an additional form to provide contextual information about their previous study. Find out more about our use of contextual information here: postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying/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
Allocation to a supervisor will occur as part of the CDT application process. Students should contact the CDT before application for more details.