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Kavli Newnham Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Postgraduate Studentship Programme
Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Cosmology and Astrophysics for International Women in STEM University of Cambridge in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mathematics
Funding
Fully funded four-year international studentship covering the University Composition Fee and a maintenance allowance of £21,805 for living costs in 2026–27. Includes a £6,000 personal research allowance over the PhD, expected access to Newnham College accommodation for rent during the first two years, support for the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, one economy-class relocation journey to Cambridge from abroad, and potentially child dependent allowances for eligible student parents
Deadline
Dec 8, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Cambridge
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The Kavli Newnham Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Postgraduate Studentship Programme offers an international PhD pathway for outstanding women in STEM at the University of Cambridge. The programme is hosted through the Kavli Institute for Cosmology Cambridge (KICC) and Newnham College, creating a cohort of researchers working across cosmology, astrophysics, astronomy, physics, applied mathematics and theoretical physics.
Students pursue a PhD project within the scientific themes of KICC and apply through the participating department that best matches their research interests: the Institute of Astronomy, Cavendish Astrophysics in the Department of Physics, or the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. Each successful student’s supervision team includes at least one KICC member, providing access to a broad, cross-disciplinary research environment spanning three world-leading departments.
The programme supports scientific development alongside the research project. Students join established PhD cohorts, participate in lectures and seminars, and can undertake optional courses and transferable-skills training in communication, organisation, leadership, seminar and conference presentation, and preparation for postdoctoral careers. The KICC environment is designed to connect researchers across astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, physics and mathematical theory while supporting the development of future scientific leaders.
Students are expected to be affiliated with KICC while pursuing their degree in the relevant Cambridge department, with Newnham College providing a collegiate setting and access to its community and facilities.
Funding details
Fully funded four-year international studentship covering the University Composition Fee and a maintenance allowance of £21,805 for living costs in 2026–27. Includes a £6,000 personal research allowance over the PhD, expected access to Newnham College accommodation for rent during the first two years, support for the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, one economy-class relocation journey to Cambridge from abroad, and potentially child dependent allowances for eligible student parents
What's required
Applicants must be outstanding international women in STEM seeking to pursue a PhD. They should apply through the participating department that best matches their proposed PhD project, submit all required materials including reference letters through the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal, and express interest in working with one or more KICC supervisors. Applicants must be willing to accept transfer to Newnham College to take up the studentship. The application must quote reference KA51596.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Cambridge central Postgraduate Admissions Applicant Portal via the Institute of Astronomy, Cavendish Astrophysics, or Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics route. Choose the department that best matches the proposed PhD project, include reference letters by the deadline, express interest in KICC supervision, and quote reference KA51596.
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