Cambridge Philosophical Society

Promoting Scientific Inquiry

Founded in 1819 'for the purpose of promoting scientific inquiry', The Cambridge Philosophical Society is an exciting hub for the promotion of scientific research, discussion, and learning. Discover more…

Events

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18

Sep

Upcoming event

Regenerating the British Countryside: From Evidence to Action

  • Friday 18 September 2026, 09:30 – 16:30
  • Cambridge University Engineering Department
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26

Oct

Upcoming event Michaelmas Term

The organization of goal-directed behaviour in the brain

Professor John Duncan FRS MRC

  • Monday 26 October 2026, 17:30 – 18:30
  • A V Hill Lecture Bristol-Myers Squibb Lecture Theatre, Cambridge
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News

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Anglia Ruskin University and the Cambridge Philosophical Society are requesting applications for two PhD studentships.

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This year’s annual visit (also known as the CPS Summer Visit) was to Sizewell B Power Station in Suffolk.

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Funding & Grants

A long history of supporting the scientists of the future

In line with the core aim of 'keeping alive the spirit of inquiry’, the Society awards a number financial grants for future scientists, which include a three-year Research Studentships, the Henslow Fellowship, in the fields of Natural Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Clinical Sciences. Travel Grants are for Fellows of the Society and help support researchers to attend conferences and visit laboratories.

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Publications

Discover our Journals & Books

From Darwin’s paper on evolution to the development of stem cell research, publications from the Society continue to shape the scientific landscape.

Membership

Join the Cambridge Philosophical Society

Become a Fellow of the Society and enjoy the benefits that membership brings. Membership costs £20 per year.

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