Visiting students
We welcome bright and talented individuals who are eager to explore cancer research through a student placement at our Institute.
If you are studying at another institution and wish to engage in supervised research at the University of Cambridge without registering for a degree, you may be eligible to join us as a visiting student.
Each year, we host approximately 30 visiting students from around the world. However, please note that visiting students must secure their own funding, including visa expenses, and are limited to a maximum stay of one year.
Eligibility
To be considered for a placement, you must meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the University of Cambridge.
You must be a registered student at another institution.
If you are not from a majority English-speaking country, you will also need to provide evidence of meeting the University’s English language requirement. English competency requirements for coming to the Institute as a visiting student are the same as the requirements for our PhD in Medical Science course. We encourage all prospective visiting students to carefully review these requirements before applying.
Further information
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Visiting Students at the University of Cambridge
Find out moreIf you’re studying at another institution and would like to undertake supervised research at the University of Cambridge but not register for a degree, you may be able to come to Cambridge as a visiting student.
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Language requirements
Find out moreIf you are not from a majority English-speaking country, you will also need to provide evidence of meeting the University’s English language requirement.
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Undergraduate Summer Research Programme
Find out moreOur eight-week Undergraduate Summer Research Programme aims to inspire bright and ambitious undergraduates to start their careers in cancer research.
Enquiries
If you would like to join the Institute as a visiting student, please ensure you have identified a Research Group that aligns with your research interests.
To enquire about joining the group, please email your CV and covering letter to mailbox-acdev@cruk.cam.ac.uk.
Please ensure your covering letter includes:
- The dates you would like to join
- Whether you have a particular project or scope of work in mind
- If your University has a scheme for supporting research placements at other institutions