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GW4 BioMed MRC DTP (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter)
GW4 BioMed MRC DTP PhD Studentship 2027: Protein Turnover and Therapy Resistance in Glioblastoma Stem Cells
Investigates how FGF2-FGFR1 signalling regulates protein homeostasis in glioblastoma stem cells, using patient-derived models, multi-OMICs datasets, proteomics and functional laboratory assays. The project combines computational and experimental approaches and provides training in cancer biology, bioinformatics and molecular techniques.
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Everyone needs
- UK applicants, international applicants
- language Application completed in English
- language If English is not the applicant's first language, meet the host university's English language requirements
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- degree Hold, or be about to obtain, one of the listed qualifications in a relevant medical sciences field
- degree UK first honours degree
- degree UK upper second-class honours degree
- degree Equivalent qualification from outside the UK
- degree Lower second-class degree applicants may be considered only with a master's degree or equivalent high-quality…
- degree Master's degree
- career stage Equivalent high-quality evidence of professional practice
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- maximum 30% international students per cohort
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Medicine and health
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- All positions are funded. A studentship includes full tuition fees at the UK/Home rate, a stipend at the minimum UKRI rate, a Research & Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £2,000 to £5,000 per year and a £300 annual travel and conference grant; full-time studentships last 4 years. International students have full funding for fees and do not pay the difference between home and international fees, but must cover visa costs, the NHS surcharge and relocation costs.
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- Cardiff University
What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
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- Before applying, check the qualification requirements for the project's host institution, Cardiff University. Required
- Read the student guidance. Required
- Attend a Candidate Support Webinar before applying. Required
- If using a non-UK qualification, use the qualification conversion table to find its UK equivalent. Required
- If your qualification is not listed in the conversion table, contact GW4 BioMed to request a conversion; processing may take up to 2 weeks. Required
- Submit the application using the application form. Required
- If successful, submit your qualification documents to your university to receive an offer before the studentship begins. Required
- Deadline
- 21 October 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Studentships are competitively awarded. Applicants must read the student guidance and attend a Candidate Support Webinar before applying. The project can be completed part time.
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