Ernest Oppenheimer Studentship in Colloid Science (PhD)

About the role

The Ernest Oppenheimer Studentship is a fixed-term PhD studentship at the University of Cambridge in Colloid Science, broadly covering biology, chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering. It supports research projects that lead directly to a PhD. The award is taken up on 1 October 2027 and lasts 3.5 years, with a 42-month maintenance grant and three years of contributions for consumables and composition fee.

How to apply

• The application must be made by the designated research supervisor on behalf of the named candidate; only one application per supervisor will be considered.
• Include a brief description of the proposed research project, its relevance to colloid science, the starting date and the period sought.
• Include the candidate's CV (with research interests, academic performance and class position) and two references.
• Include a copy of the candidate's transcript(s).
• Complete the cover sheet form accompanying the notice.
• Send the application by 5 January 2027, quoting reference LA51679.

What we offer

• A grant at the EPSRC standard rate plus £2,000 per annum.
• The University Composition Fee at the home rate; international students are expected to cover the difference between home and international fees.
• A contribution of £10,000 per annum towards consumables and travel costs, with possible increases at the discretion of the Committee of Management.

The applicant must also successfully apply to the PhD programme. The committee expects to have one or two studentships available and hopes to decide by mid-February 2027.