OpenFieldCambridge Summer Research in Mathematics and Physics (CMP)
Competitive summer research placement program in the Faculty of Mathematics, enabling students to collaborate with Cambridge researchers on theoretical physics, fluid dynamics, and pure mathematics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate student with minimum First Class predicted standing.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent working English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Agreed project description co-authored with a Cambridge faculty research supervisor.
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty host endorsement and university academic transcript.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Bursary of £380 to £420 per week for 8 to 10 weeks of summer research work inside DAMTP or DPMMS
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; paid student research bursary.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Annual deadline for Summer 2027 research bursary applications)
- 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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