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GW4 BioMed MRC DTP (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter)
GW4 BioMed MRC DTP PhD Studentship 2027: Cerebellar Network Dysfunction in Episodic Ataxia (Human Organoids)
A wet-lab project investigating how KCNA1 mutations cause Episodic Ataxia Type 1 using patient-derived stem cells and human cerebellar organoids. The research examines neuronal differentiation, synaptic connectivity and neural network function, with training in iPSC differentiation, organoid culture and bioimaging.
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- language Applicants whose first language is not English must meet their host university’s English language requirements Exact current official rule
- admission successful applicants must submit qualification documents to their university to receive an offer before the … Exact current official rule
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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- Read the student guidance before applying. Required
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- Before applying, check the qualification requirements for the project's host institution (Cardiff). Required
- If your qualification is non-UK, use the qualification conversion table to find its UK equivalent. Required
- If your qualification is not listed in the conversion table, contact GW4 BioMed for a conversion; processing may take up to 2 weeks. Required
- Apply using the online application form after reading the student guidance and attending a Candidate Support Webinar. Required
- If successful, submit your qualification documents to your university to receive an offer before the studentship begins. Required
- Deadline
- 21 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- Applications open: 9th September 2026.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The project cannot be completed part time. Lead university: Cardiff University. Apply to GW4 BioMed first for an offer of funding.
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