Research

King’s Fellows and graduate students have a distinguished history of research stretching back over many centuries. The collegiate nature of the University of Cambridge provides a unique context for this research. Colleges bring together researchers from all subjects so they provide an unparalleled opportunity for cross-fertilization of ideas, for establishing novel research partnerships, and for bringing together leading researchers with students.

The College supports many research activities, such as workshops, seminars and lectures, which both foster new ideas and developments and also help disseminate the work of the Fellows and postgraduate students. The College admits around a hundred research students a year, at both masters and doctoral level, and provides both a number of studentships and financial support for some research activities.

Research Events

Throughout the year King's hosts a number of seminars, talks and conferences, many of which are open to the general public.

Research Fellowships

Each year, the college holds competitions for a number of post-doctoral Research Fellowships in a range of subjects. 

Fellows

King's has over 100 Fellows carrying out a huge variety of research, from investigating the Universe to uncovering the classical world.

Research History

King's has a strong tradition in research and can count eight Nobel laureates among its Fellows and graduates, including Philip Noel-Baker and Frederick Sanger.

College Research Associates

King’s appoints up to six College Research Associates each year in any subject. Applications can be from individuals or from groups of two or three.

Research Committee

The Research Committee sets the research policy for the College and is responsible for the running of the Research Fellowship competitions each year.

Fellows' Restricted Area

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Applying for Graduate Study

Find out about life at King's as a graduate student, and how to apply to study here.

Research News

HERA study to better understand women’s reproductive health receives £5.6 million Wellcome award

Recent research co-led by scientists at the University of Cambridge has identified genetic risk factors for a range of conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome, premature ovarian ageing (early age at menopause) and fertility. 

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Ashley Moffett to receive honorary doctorate at Karolinska Institutet

Professor Moffett is to be honoured with a doctorate by the Karolinska Institutet for a lifetime of research. The formal ceremony will take place in Stockholm on 26 April.

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‘Mini-placentas’ help scientists understand the causes of pre-eclampsia and pregnancy disorders

King’s Fellow Ashley Moffett and colleagues have grown ‘mini-placentas’ in the lab and used them to shed light on how the placenta develops and interacts with the inner lining of the womb.