4.0
Years
(Fixed Length)
Prospective applicant
About
The Herchel Smith Research Studentships are prestigious University of Cambridge awards supporting outstanding PhD candidates in organic chemistry and related areas of the molecular life sciences.
Herchel Smith Students become part of an active academic community of students and postdoctoral fellows, with opportunities to engage across disciplines and develop connections with researchers at Cambridge and Harvard.
As part of the programme, students are expected to participate actively in Herchel Smith community activities, including meetings, research presentations, poster sessions and the annual Herchel Smith Symposium. Students may also have the opportunity to take part in the Harvard Lab Exchange Programme, spending two to three months at Harvard University undertaking research that complements and broadens their PhD experience.
The Herchel Smith Studentship Managers organise a range of academic and community activities for researchers participating in the Cambridge and Harvard programmes.
There is no separate application process for the Herchel Smith Studentship. Eligible candidates applying for PhD study in relevant departments are considered for nomination by their department. Nominations are then considered by the Herchel Smith Studentship Managers, with awards made on the basis of academic excellence.
Herchel Smith PhD Studentships are available only through selected Cambridge Colleges that participate in the Herchel Smith co-funding programme.