Welcome! The Department of Earth Sciences is committed to supporting prospective research fellowship applicants, and this page is a great place to begin the next step in your academic career.
Applying for independent research fellowships can feel daunting, but we are here to guide you through the process.
Our researchers have prepared the guidance on the pages listed below. The key thing to remember is that successful proposals take time to develop—time to refine your ideas, draft and redraft your application, and act on feedback. To help you prepare a high‑quality, competitive proposal, the Department requires all fellowship applications to be developed with input from at least one member of academic staff (your mentor) in a relevant research area (see our Research Themes to identify potential mentors)
Your academic mentor will be happy to guide you, and the information on the pages below will also help you navigate the Cambridge‑specific application process.