Eligibility

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The aim of the Amgen Scholars Programme in Cambridge is to provide students the opportunity to experience a research environment and network with world-leading scientists.

Applicants must be:

  • undergraduate students
  • enrolled in colleges or universities in Europe*

Applicants must not:

  • be in their first or final year oftheir bachelor's or first degree (or its equivalent) before participating in the programme
  • have already received a bachelor's degree

Notes for applicants:

  • Medical studentswho have not yet finished the 4th year of their studies at the point of application will be considered provided they meet all other criteria.
  • Integrated masters courses: students on integrated masters courses will be considered provided they have not entered the final year of their programme and meet all other criteria.

Applicants must also:

  • be able to demonstrate a strong record of academic performance
  • have an interest in undertaking a PhD.
  • have secured the support of a Project Supervisor. 

Other considerations:

  • it is not necessary for applicants have prior research experience.
  • the language of the Scholars Programme is English and Scholars at Cambridge will need a good working knowledge of English in order to participate fully.
  • applicants must be able to attend the full programme, including the symposium.
  • we strongly encourage students studying at the University of Cambridge to apply to the other European programmes: LMU, ETH Zurich, Institut Pasteur and Karolinska Institutet
  • the University of Cambridge is committed to equality of opportunity and admissions to the programme will be solely on the basis of merit.

*Eligible students must attend a college or university in a country that is participating in the Bologna Process. Currently, the participating countries include: Albania; Andorra; Armenia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Georgia; Germany; Greece; Holy See; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Kazakhstan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Moldova; Montenegro; Netherlands; North Macedonia; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; San Marino; Serbia; Slovak Republic; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Türkiye; Ukraine; and the United Kingdom.