Cambridge MPhil in Conservation Leadership 2027/28
University of Cambridge — Department of Geography
One-year Cambridge Master's for future conservation leaders, with full and partial scholarships for students from biodiversity-rich, lower-income countries.
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At a glance
- Funding
- Full and partial scholarships
- Format
- In person · Cambridge, GB
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 8 Dec 2026, 12:00 London time
- Starts
- 1 Oct 2027
- Language
- English
Scholarships (including the Miriam Rothschild Scholarship supported by Arcadia) range from full scholarships to partial awards covering parts of the funding package. Amounts are not published; awards are competitive.
Who can apply
- Graduates
You will need
- Cambridge graduate application
- 200-word financial case
- English language test (e.g. IELTS)
About this opportunity
Cambridge's MPhil in Conservation Leadership is a one-year Master's for people who want to lead conservation work, run with the Cambridge Conservation Initiative. The course starts on 1 October 2027.
Funding The programme offers its own scholarships, including the Miriam Rothschild Scholarship (supported by Arcadia), ranging from full scholarships to partial awards covering specific parts of the funding package. Amounts are not published and awards are competitive.
Priority goes to applicants from countries rich in biodiversity but poor in financial resources who show outstanding potential as conservation leaders and cannot fund their studies another way.
How to apply
- Submit your graduate application for the MPhil to Cambridge Graduate Admissions
- Email a financial case (max 200 words) to the Programme Administrator, Lisa Harris, stating the funds you have and what you still need
- Provide English language evidence (e.g. IELTS) by the end of March, and meet the requirement by the end of June
You can also apply for other funding at the same time: Cambridge Trust, Gates Cambridge, Chevening and the Wildlife Conservation Network.
Deadline: 8 December 2026 for both the application and funding consideration. Cambridge does not publish the closing time on this page, so this card closes at noon UK time to be safe. Some courses close early, so apply well before the date.
Topics
- Environment
- Agriculture
- STEM
- master's
- united kingdom
- conservation
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