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GW4 BioMed
Adaptive Virtual-Reality Exergaming for Physical and Cognitive Health in Older Adults
Research studentship developing and testing SPIN-VR, an interactive exercise game combining movement, cognitive challenges and wearable sensors for older adults.
Do I qualify 3 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- degree Hold or be about to obtain a qualification in a relevant medical sciences field
- language If English is not the applicant's first language, meet the host university's English language requirements
- International students may constitute no more than 30% of a cohort Exact current official rule
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- degree UK first honours degree Exact current official rule
- degree UK upper second-class honours degree Exact current official rule
- degree Non-UK qualification equivalent to a UK first or upper second-class honours degree
- degree Lower second-class degree; consideration conditional on an additional qualification or professional-practice …
- degree Possess a master's degree
- profession Equivalent high-quality evidence of professional practice
Preferences and flexible criteria (2)
- UK applicants, International applicants
- Non-biomedical applicants receive special interview-panel consideration
- Fields of study
- Medicine and health
What's covered International students will have full funding for fees; Interna…
- Funding details
- International students will have full funding for fees; International applicants will need to cover costs not covered by us; international students will not be expected to cover the difference between home and international fees; international students will not be expected to cover the difference between home and international fees.
- Host institution
- Cardiff University
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Select up to two projects from the project descriptions. Required
- Read the student guidance and frequently asked questions before applying. Required
- Check the host institution's qualification requirements. For non-UK qualifications, use the qualification conversion table; if your qualification is not listed, contact gw4biomed@cardiff.ac.uk. Conversion requests may take up to two weeks. Required
- Register for and attend a candidate support webinar; if unable to attend a live session, review the recording. Required
- Plan your application answers using the application template and maximum character counts before completing the online application. Required
- Submit one application in English to GW4 BioMed for an offer of funding through the online form. Duplicate applications will be removed. Apply to GW4 BioMed before applying to the host institution. Required
- If shortlisted, participate in an informal meeting with the project's lead supervisors and, if invited, a virtual formal interview. Required
- If offered funding, accept the studentship, then follow the information sent to submit a formal application for an Offer of Study at the lead supervisor's home institution. 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
- Apply to GW4 BioMed for funding first; after accepting a studentship, apply to the lead supervisor's home institution for an offer of study.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The project can be completed part time.
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