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GW4 BioMed MRC DTP (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter)
GW4 BioMed MRC DTP PhD Studentship 2027: Chronic Pain, Sensory Hypersensitivity and Neurodiversity
A PhD project investigating the nature of central sensitisation and testing potential mechanisms that may contribute to it.
Do I qualify 4 requirements
Do I qualify
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- UK applicants, international applicants
- International students may comprise no more than 30% of each cohort
- degree Hold or be about to obtain a qualifying degree in a relevant medical sciences field: UK first honours degree …
- language If English is not the applicant's first language, meet the host university's English language requirements
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- Non-biomedical applicants
- 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
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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- Read the frequently asked questions and student guidance. Required
- Register for and attend a candidate support webinar; if unable to attend a live session, review the recording instead. Required
- Select up to two projects from the project descriptions. Required
- Plan your application answers using the available application template. Required
- Submit one application to GW4 BioMed using the online application form. Required
- If issued an offer of funding, accept the studentship. Required
- After accepting the studentship and receiving further information, apply to the lead supervisor’s home institution for an Offer of Study. Required
- Deadline
- 21 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- A formal application to the relevant institution follows after GW4 BioMed issues an offer of funding and the applicant accepts the studentship.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The project can be completed part time. Applicants apply to GW4 BioMed first for an offer of funding; after accepting the studentship, they receive information about applying to the relevant institution for an offer of study.
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