Research Studentship Fund | Travel Grants Research Studentship Fund The Cambridge Philosophical Society has established a Research Studentship Fund for the award of one or more studentships or grants for research in any of the natural sciences or any branch of technology or mathematics. The purpose of these awards is to provide for the continuation of an exceptionally promising piece of research beyond the usual standard of the PhD or alternatively to allow extra time for the completion of a PhD thesis which has been delayed by circumstances outside the applicant's control. Awards will be tenable for a period not exceeding three months and will be made at rates comparable to Research Council maintenance grants. The Society cannot make any contributions towards fees, travelling expenses, etc. Applicants for awards must be Fellows of the Philosophical Society of at least one year's standing at the closing date for applications. They must be Registered Graduate Students of the University, though in exceptional circumstances this latter condition may be waived. In making awards the Society will have regard to the specific piece of research proposed, to the proven ability of the applicant, and to the other sources of funds for which the applicant may be eligible. Applicants should describe the aims of their research and report on progress to date including a full explanation for any delays which have occurred. A reasoned estimate of the time necessary for these research aims to be achieved should be provided. Each applicant should ensure that their application is supported by written statements from their supervisor and one other referee which should be sent IN CONFIDENCE to the Executive Secretary at the Society's office to reach her no later than the closing date. Applications for awards must reach the Executive Secretary of the Society by 30 SEPTEMBER. Payments will be made at agreed intervals after application to the Treasurer of the Society. Successful applicants will be required to furnish a report of the work carried out during the tenure of the award. Application forms are available from the Executive Secretary, Cambridge Philosophical Society, Arts School, Bene't Street, Cambridge CB2 3PY (telephone 334743). Also in Word or PDF format. NB: Applicants should also seek other possible sources of funds, including their College and Department. top Travel Grants Application forms for travel grants are available to print off as Word or PDF documents. (Get the free Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader here). Please: - print clearly using black ink. - ensure you append a brief statement of the relevance of the proposed travel to your research. - ensure that a letter of support is sent to the Society's office by the closing date. In the case of a Graduate Student the letter should come from the Supervisor. - submit original application form, photocopies are not acceptable - ensure that your application is submitted before you travel - give details of your funding body if you are a Graduate Student - make full enquiries about the availability of air or rail tickets at low cost, to ensure that the estimated travel expenses given in the application form are the lowest that are possible Note: - closing dates for applications are 1 February, 1 May, 1 July and 1 November - grants are usually between £50 and £250 - preference will be given to projects involving the promotion of research rather than the presentation of results top