School of Biological Sciences

School of Biological Sciences Master's Bursary Award

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£6,000 ~ £10,000 (one-off)
Maintenance
One-off award
Prospective applicant
Masters
Full Time
Same as funding deadline for the course
March - June
2026/27

About

Applicants to taught MPhil courses based in the School of Biological Sciences, who have received a conditional offer of admission to start in October 2026, are eligible to apply for an SBS Master’s Bursary Award in support of their studies here at Cambridge. These awards are aimed at applicants from low-income households with experience of educational disadvantage who will be charged University fees at the Home or UK rate.

Please note this award is not available to applicants for research MPhil courses.

Award details

£6,000 ~ £10,000 (one-off)
One-off award
Maintenance
5 (approximately)
2026/27
Financial need (including Hardship)

The terms of the award include that recipients must acknowledge the funder’s support in any publications, presentations, posters and other research outputs and also complete a brief report on their progress and future plans. Details of what is required will be included as a condition in the award offer letter.

Eligibility

Prospective applicant
Masters
Full Time
Home
10 departments/schools, See full list
Department / School
7 courses, See full list
Course

Application Process

No

Please complete the funding application form at: SBS Master's Bursary Award Questionnaire

Applicants for the following taught courses are eligible for consideration for the SBS Master's Bursary Award:

  1. MPhil in Basic Translational Neuroscience
  2. MPhil in Biological Sciences by Advanced Study (Biomolecular Science or Cell Science or Crop Science or Developmental Biology or Infection Biology & Molecular Immunology or Reproduction & Embryogenesis)

Key dates

Same as funding deadline for the course
March - June
Last updated: 29 Jun 2026 09:08:17