English + PhD Research Fellowship Programme

Course Description: English + PhD Research Fellowship Programme

THE LEYS SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE

Multi Activity

The Leys School, founded in 1875, is renowned

for its strong academic reputation and rich

heritage. As one of Cambridge’s leading

independent schools, it offers students an

exceptional educational environment in

the heart of this historic university city.

Set within a beautiful campus that blends classic architecture

with modern facilities, The Leys provides the ideal setting for

11–17 year olds to learn, grow and build lasting friendships.

Its boarding houses balance traditional character with

contemporary comfort, and the surrounding area of Cambridge -

safe, vibrant and culturally rich - gives our older students the

perfect place to explore and experience student life in a worldfamous

academic city.

FACILITIES

Single, twin, and quad bedrooms

(shared bathrooms)

Modern classrooms

Indoor pool and excellent sports facilities

Theatre and drama studios

EXCURSIONS

Immersive Cambridge Experiences

2 full day trips

THE FELLOWSHIP AWARD -

YOUR RESEARCH JOURNEY

For students aspiring to study at leading universities such as Oxford, Cambridge and the Ivy League,

the Fellowship Award provides a unique opportunity to experience genuine academic research.

Throughout the programme, students work closely with a PhD mentor to explore an academic topic

of their choice, develop their ideas, and produce a structured research paper.

The Fellowship Award is designed to develop the skills that universities value most: critical thinking,

intellectual curiosity, independent research, and the ability to construct clear and persuasive arguments.

WHAT THE FELLOWSHIP AWARD INCLUDES

- An intensive summer research programme in Cambridge

- Individual mentorship from a PhD scholar

- Guidance on academic research methods and critical analysis

- Development of a structured research paper

- Opportunity to publish your research online

- Skills development in research, writing, and academic presentation

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY

Completed research papers are reviewed by our academic mentors and published

on the Socratic Fellowship digital research portal, an online platform showcasing

outstanding student research produced through the Fellowship Award programme.

This provides students with a lasting academic portfolio that can support future

university applications.

EXAMPLE FELLOWSHIP RESEARCH TOPICS

Students choose a research topic aligned with their academic

interests and develop it into a structured research paper under

the guidance of their PhD mentor.

- Artificial Intelligence and Ethics

- Climate Policy and Global Economics

- Neuroscience of Decision Making

- Behavioural Economics and Consumer Choice

- The Future of Renewable Energy

- The Psychology of Social Media

THE FELLOWSHIP AWARD PROGRAMME

Sharpen your academic thinking, undertake an ambitious research project,

and produce a structured academic paper with the opportunity for publication.

Mentored by doctoral researchers from leading UK universities including Oxford and Cambridge.

80+ NATIONALITIES

Students from across the globe form

lasting friendships and experience

true cultural diversity.

PRESTIGIOUS CAMPUS

Held in leading UK boarding schools with

state-of-the-art classrooms, theatres, sports

facilities, and acres of green space.

24-HOUR SUPERVISION

Staff live on campus, providing round

1:6 STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIO

Every child receives individual care,

encouragement, and guidance in a

safe and structured environment.