STFC Doctoral Training Partnership Award - Institute of Astronomy

Full funding for the majority of Home, and a small number of Overseas applicants, admitted to the PhD in Astronomy is provided via the award of one of the Institute of Astronomy's STFC Doctoral Training Partnership studentships. These studentships are funded by the Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC). All eligible students will be considered automatically for an STFC studentship upon admission to the PhD in Astronomy programme. The award covers tuition fees for Home students, maintenance stipend, and the student immigration health surcharge for international students. The studentship provides funding for a fixed duration of 42 months (3.5 years) and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. Approximately 6 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Students can pursue this doctoral training programme on either a full-time or part-time basis at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge. The majority of STFC awards will be offered in March 2026, following the application review process.