Computer Laboratory

Premium Research Studentship

Purpose

The Premium Research Studentship is designed to enable exceptional scholars in all areas of computer science to undertake up to three years of full-time research leading to a Ph.D. Degree at the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory. Successful applicants will have demonstrated that they have considered the rôle of computing in the future of the planet.

Who can apply?

Applicants should have at least a good first class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Applications will not be considered from those who have already started their PhD studies. Applicants are encouraged to seek funding support from public and the Cambridge Trusts. Unsuccessful applicants will normally not be allowed to resubmit in a subsequent year.

Decisions will be taken by the Computer Laboratory Applications Committee and Head of Department: their decisions will be final and no correspondence will be entered into thereafter.

Duration

This scheme lasts for three years for doctoral studentships. All students receiving an award are expected to complete their writing-up and submit their theses in the final year of Computer Laboratory support.

The Computer Laboratory may stipulate as a condition of the award that the student attends specific workshops or summer schools in relevant research methods.

Research support available

The Computer Laboratory will be offering a number full-time Premium Research Studentships to successful candidates starting their studies during the academic year commencing October 2011. The studentships may be in the form of one or more of the following:

  • A maintenance bursary
  • Research training support
  • University and college fees at the postgraduate student level at "home" rates

How to apply

Applications will normally be invited from recognised centres of excellence.

Applications should be made using the Graduate Application Form as provided by the University of Cambridge’s Board of Graduate Studies and before the deadline for full applications, and should include:

  • a full research proposal (maximum 3000 words including citations) to include an outline of first-year deliverables
  • copies of recent publications in English

Timing

The Board of Graduate Studies deadline for applications is 31st March 2011, however, we encourage students to from Overseas and the EU to apply by no later than December 15th 2010. US students should apply by October 15th and 'home' students by January 14th. Awards are to be taken up in the following academic year commencing October 2011. No deferral is permitted.

For further information contact

Student Administration Manager
Email: postgraduate.admissions @ cl.cam.ac.uk (Subject: Premium Research Studentship)
Computer Laboratory
William Gates Building

Phone: +44-(0)1223 334 656
Fax: +44-(0)1223 334 678