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Funding Opportunities
The Department of Physics has a number of studentships available, including from the UK Research Councils and funds managed by the Department of Physics. Eligible applicants will be automatically considered for these awards if they enter the University funding competition.
Other funding opportunities offered by colleges will have different deadlines, which will be listed on their webpages.
Fees and Maintenance
Your Estimated Annual Commitment:
| Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| University Composition Fee | £10,356 |
| Maintenance | £19,000 |
| Total Annual Commitment | £29,356 |
Students may have to bear additional costs related to PhD-associated fieldwork and/or research trips/long-term attachments. These costs will be specific to the individual student and project. These could also include equipment, books, IT, photocopying, bespoke training, and travel for conferences and summer schools.
Supervisors are often able to cover or contribute towards these costs, depending on the financial resources available. Where not possible, or where research-related costs are not specifically included in a stipend, or if students are self-funded, students will usually be expected to find additional funding elsewhere, e.g., University/College. In some cases, research costs may be much higher, for example, if a long-term attachment is required, and in these cases, applicants should agree with their Supervisor what an appropriate amount might be or consider a more feasible project before accepting an offer or signing the Financial Undertaking Form.
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)