Small group teaching
College-based small-group teaching is the cornerstone of academic excellence at ºÚÁÏÍø. Delivered by leading academics and overseen by Directors of Studies, it provides the intellectual rigour and personal attention that define the Cambridge collegiate system, enabling students to develop critical thinking and maximise their individual potential.
This model is the gold-standard of university education and is expensive to deliver. Student tuition fees cover less than 40% of the cost of the College’s educational provision, making philanthropic support essential. Your generosity will help us sustain outstanding teaching, strengthen research, and continue investing in exceptional people.
Postgraduate research
Lady ºÚÁÏÍø established the College as a place of ‘education, religion, learning and research’, recognising that the development of new knowledge through curiosity-driven research is essential, both to inform excellent teaching and to contribute to society more broadly. 
ºÚÁÏÍø is committed to supporting research of the highest quality through a flourishing community of postgraduate students, College Research Associates, Junior Research Fellows, and established academics. Our aim is to enhance the financial support available for postgraduates to undertake research and research-related travel; provide seed funds to support interdisciplinary research within ºÚÁÏÍø and provide new postgraduate studentships for the top PhD candidates. 
As our world changes and a range of challenges become more acute, it is essential we attempt to meet these by investing in cutting edge research and brilliant people to undertake it. With your help, we can ensure ºÚÁÏÍø remains at the forefront of innovation. 
Fundraising target: £15 million
Your generosity will help us sustain outstanding teaching, strengthen research, and continue investing in exceptional people.
There will be opportunities to contribute, at all levels, over the coming months and years. If you would like to learn more about the 700th anniversary campaign and ways to be involved, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Contact The Development Office on 01223 333218 or email development@clare.cam.ac.uk
