Summer CAMP 2025 – Cambridge Access to Mental Health and Psychology
Now in its fifth year, Summer CAMP is a free hybrid programme hosted by researchers in psychiatry and psychology at the University of Cambridge. It supports underrepresented UK undergraduate students interested in mental health, psychology, and postgraduate research.
Key Dates
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Applications Open: April 2025
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Online Programme: 11–29 August 2025
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In-Person Residential in Cambridge: 1–2 September 2025
What’s Involved
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3-week online mentorship: Work with a Cambridge postgraduate researcher to write a 1,200-word research proposal.
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2-day residential: Present your proposal, attend workshops, network with peers and faculty.
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Workshops and Talks: Academic skills, funding, applications, and life as a postgraduate student.
Who Can Apply?
Open to UK-based undergraduate students (except those at Cambridge or Oxford) who are passionate about mental health or psychology. You don’t need to be studying psychology.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
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First in family to attend university
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From an ethnic minority background
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Refugee or asylum seeker
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Eligible for free school meals
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Experienced illness or disability impacting education
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Experience in care or as a carer
What Past Scholars Say:
“I learnt basic things such as referencing, citing, how to read a journal article…”
“CAMP was an excellent opportunity… I feel more confident about applying for further education.”
Application Process
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Deadline: May 2025
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Informal Interview: June/July
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Programme is 100% FREE – travel, accommodation, and food are all covered.
Questions?
Email: summer_CAMP@medschl.cam.ac.uk
We look forward to your application!
Download the programme information pack here.