United KingdomPhDTaught in EnglishDeadline varies by university or programmeFully FundedHarding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships for a PhD at Cambridge 2027–2028
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Harding Scholarships fully fund outstanding PhD students of any nationality and in any discipline at the University of Cambridge. They cover the course fee for the whole programme, a maintenance allowance for 3.5 years (GBP 21,360 in 2025-26), a GBP 6,000 research allowance, the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge for international students, and economy travel at the start and end of the course. Tick the funding box in the Applicant Portal and apply by your course's funding deadline (early December 2026 or early January 2027); departments nominate the most academically excellent. The award cannot be held at Trinity or St John's College.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsFull course fee
For the duration of the PhD.
Maintenance for 3.5 years
GBP 21,360 in 2025-26, plus a GBP 6,000 research allowance.
Visa and travel
Student visa, Immigration Health Surcharge and economy travel to and from Cambridge.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
2 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
1 DocsBy the course funding deadline (early December 2026 or early January 2027).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full course fee, Maintenance for 3.5 years, Visa and travel.
Eligible levels: PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: PhD application in the Applicant Portal with the funding box ticked.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.hardingscholars.fund.cam.ac.uk/apply/application-and-eligibility-information. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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