Postgraduate funding opportunities in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine at Cambridge, 2021-22
Postgraduate funding opportunities in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine at the University of Cambridge, 2021-22
The
Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of
Cambridge is the largest of its kind in the UK, and has an unrivalled
reputation for teaching and research. Staff have expertise in the
history and philosophy of a wide range of sciences and of medicine.
If
you are interested in studying for an MPhil or PhD in History and
Philosophy of Science and Medicine at Cambridge, you will find
everything you need to know about the Department, the courses, the
academic staff <https://www.people.hps.cam.
The Department offers two MPhil options: an MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine <https://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/
For those considering a PhD, the Department will hold an online workshop as part of the University's Virtual Postgraduate Open Days,
which run from 2 to 15 November. Led by the Director of Graduate
Studies, the workshop will explain our admissions requirements and
procedures. Advice will be provided on finding a workable topic and
potential supervisors, writing a convincing proposal, securing
references and applying for funding. To book a place on the Open Days,
please go to <https://www.postgraduate.
Students applying to start an MPhil or PhD in 2021-22 have access to the following studentship opportunities:
Cambridge Trust Scholarships
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Studentships
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
HPS Trust Fund Bursaries for all MPhil and PhD students
Wellcome
Trust Awards: for HMS MPhil and PhD (students with a focus on human or
animal health) If you wish to be nominated for one of these awards
please indicate this on your application form.
To be eligible for these awards you will need to submit your postgraduate application by 12 noon on 3 December 2020. (US Gates candidates have a deadline of 14 October.)
All applicants will automatically be considered for an HPS Trust Fund Bursary.
Initial offers of funding will be made in February, and awards will
continue to be allocated until the application deadline has been
reached, or all the available funding has been committed.
For more information on these and other awards available through the Department, please visit <https://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/
For more general information on funding opportunities available to postgraduate students at the University of Cambridge: <https://www.postgraduate.
For further information about graduate study at HPS in Cambridge: hps-admin@lists.cam.ac.uk