MPhil in Technology Policy Final Group Project

Overview

The MPhil in Technology Policy is an intensive, 9-month masters programme designed for people with a background in science or engineering who are interested in meeting the challenges of integrating technology, management, economics and policy.

The MPhil in Technology Policy Final Group Projects are the capstone of Cambridge MPhil in Technology Policy. The projects allow our students to apply and practise their skills in a real-world setting. Whilst our students gain valuable consultancy experience, clients benefit from an international team of bright, motivated and committed young professionals who bring their considerable skills and experience to bear on a real technology policy issue that provides tangible benefits to the client organisation.

What types of projects are possible?

Projects may cover any aspect of technology policy broadly defined, which includes public policy, corporate strategy and technology development. Organisations may be located in any commercial, industrial, public sector or not-for-profit sector, either in the UK or overseas. Projects can include strategic reviews, benchmarking and best practice analysis, diversification assessments, new market strategies and policy analyses.

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Important dates

Proposal deadline: 13 January 2026

Project takes place: 20 March-5 June 2026

Students work with their client company in teams of 3 to 5 from mid-March to early June.

What do I do next?

Complete the online project proposal form

The project proposal submission deadline is 13 January 2026.

Companies wishing to participate should:

Read the MPhil in Technology Policy Final Group Project briefing notes for 2025/26

Read the project terms and the guide to project administrative costs

Read the confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement

Technology Policy Final Group Project partners

We have successfully worked in partnership with many local, national and international organisations, including:

Royal Dutch Shell

AstraZeneca

National Audit Office

Arm

Jaguar Land Rover

Rolls Royce

Mondelēz International

Morgan Stanley

Paris Peace Forum

UK Power Networks

The Royal Society

Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

What our MPhil in Technology Policy Project partners have had to say about us:

The team delivered a good overview of the trends in STEM education along with recommendations on how to create a more diverse and inclusive cohort of STEM students. In particular, their research on case studies provided useful insights around computational thinking.

Robert Iannello, Senior Product Manager, Arm

I was incredibly impressed with how quickly the team developed a detailed understanding of a highly technical and complex area in drug research, and how they interacted with numerous stakeholders across our global sites to look at issues professionally and critically to prioritise solutions. Their recommendations balanced time, cost and impact, and incorporated important and insightful business concepts that we had not previously considered but will form the basis of our future plans.

Dr Karen Roberts, Director of Compound Synthesis and Management UK, AstraZeneca

I was inspired by the team's ability to grasp the essence of the challenge presented in CPG Digital Commerce and build implementable solutions in a matter of only weeks. The team were extremely thorough, conscientious and professional – our experience with the group was overwhelmingly positive and we appreciated the collaboration.

Richard Houseago, Digital Sales Strategy Lead – Europe, Mondelēz International

The team worked collaboratively and with commitment during their engagement with us, developing a solid understanding of the data debt and data flow challenges through focused research and analysis in a short timeframe. Their collective effort led to practical proposals and useful insights on addressing data debt and enhancing data flow.

Gerard Hester, Firmwide Data Office, Morgan Stanley
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