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Postgraduate research

Join our vibrant, ambitious and growing research community. Choose to study on a research programme with us and from day one, you'll benefit from dedicated workspaces, high quality facilities, and support from our experienced and research-active supervisors.

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CAM-Doctoral Training Partnership PhD studentships

Applications are now open for a range of full-time or part-time PhD studentships in Cambridge, funded by the ESRC through the CAM-Doctoral Training Partnership (CAM-DTP).

Explore and apply for our CAM-DTP PhD studentships

What's on offer

Here at ARU, you can study for a PhD, MPhil, MD (Res) or Professional Doctorate.

Find out more about our different types of research degrees

Fees and funding

Explore funding options for researchers, including the Doctoral Loan and ARU scholarships.

Find out about fees and funding for postgraduate researchers

How to apply

Find out when and how to apply for a research degree at ARU – and who to contact if you have any questions.

Find out how to apply for a postgraduate research degree
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Why do a research degree at ARU?

Prof John Gardner, Dean of the ARU Doctoral School, introduces the degrees and support we offer for research students.

More reasons to do a research degree at ARU
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Find a programme or supervisor

Take a look at our postgraduate research programmes, and find and contact a potential supervisor.

Explore our research programmes Find an academic expert Discover our research institutes, centres and groups
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Alumni journeys

Read about the experiences of research students at ARU, and the careers they’ve followed after completing a PhD.

Read some of our research graduates' stories
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Impact and case studies

Read about our latest research findings and the difference our work makes at local, national and global levels.

Our research impact and case studies