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Chemistry at Cambridge aims to support fundamental science of the highest quality in a first class physical environment.

Why support chemistry at Cambridge?

  • Support fundamental science of the highest quality
  • Help to provide top scientists with a first-class physical environment to carry out their research
  • Be involved in internationally recognised research covering a broad spectrum of chemical science

Your gift, no matter how large or small, is appreciated by the Department of Chemistry.  All gifts are treated sensitively and confidentially.  

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The Department of Chemistry Next Generation Programme supports the career paths of young scientists as they progress from students to early career researchers, through to Lecturers and Professors.  Explore the links below, or contact Glen Whitehead to find out more.

Glen Whitehead

Glen Whitehead

Head of Major Gifts – University Strategic Initiatives

glen.whitehead@admin.cam.ac.uk

+44 (0)1223 330112 or mobile: +44 (0)7711 500332

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Opportunities in 'Chemistry '

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Next Generation Fellowships support early-career Research Fellows and Lecturers with start-up grants during the crucial first years of their posts, giving them time to build up their own research groups and profiles so that they can subsequently attract research grants.

Chemistry: Next Generation Fellowships

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Lecturers at Cambridge are established researchers who are responsible for guiding, training and scrutinising research output, as well as sharing their knowledge through teaching.

Chemistry: Next Generation Lectureships

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Chemistry’s Next Generation Professorships are awarded to our most outstanding researchers and external candidates from across the globe.

Chemistry: Next Generation Professorships

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The Department of Chemistry’s Next Generation Studentships programme offers full scholarships to the brightest young people who don't qualify for other scholarships, which are increasingly restricted to particular areas of research or specific groups of students.

Chemistry: Next Generation Studentships

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Cavendish Laboratory: physics of medicine
With its outstanding track record in research and teaching, the School of the Physical Sciences is home to some of the world's most important work in astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, geography, materials science, physics, and pure and applied mathematics.

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