How to apply to be a Graduate Student in the High Energy Physics Group

The HEP Group welcomes applications from students wishing to study for a PhD in experimental or theoretical High Energy Physics. We normally have projects available on each of our active experiments, and on various theoretical topics.

A PhD takes between three and four years to complete. We do not offer shorter courses or MPhils.

We have a limited number of PhD places each year funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. These pay the full costs for UK citizens, and partial costs for EU citizens. We have no direct funding for non-EU citizens, but often offer places to students with funding from scholarships, such as those offered by the Gates Cambridge Trust or from other sources.

How can I find out more?

We've tried to answer most common questions on the FAQ page, so please read this first.
If you have further questions please contact the group secretary Katherine Habib, by email, by phone (+44 (0)1223 33 7227) or by post from:

HEP Group,
Cavendish Laboratory,
JJ Thomson Avenue,
Cambridge,
CB3 0HE,
United Kingdom.

Further details can be obtained here together with application forms.

Further details on research opportunities can be obtained from:
Andy Parker (email, phone +44 (0)1223 33 7474) for experimental research,
James Stirling (email, phone +44 (0)1223 33 7083) for theoretical research.

The University also has a lot of information for Prospective Graduate Students.