OpenFieldCambridge Cavendish Laboratory Research Placements
World-famous physics research placements inside the Cavendish Laboratory, pioneering research in quantum matter, optoelectronics, semiconductor physics, and cosmological instrumentation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduate degree in Physics, Materials Science, or Applied Mathematics with distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Technical English publishing and presentation capability.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated contributions in condensed matter physics, quantum optics, or astrophysics.
- Recommendation letters
- Curriculum vitae, research portfolio, and two academic references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded research positions supported by EPSRC, European Research Council (ERC), and Trinity College fellowships
- Application fee
- Free application directly to Cavendish research groups
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; funded research appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 for collaborative postdoctoral and graduate research intakes
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Cambridge documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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