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Cardiff University International PhD Studentships in Neuroscience & Mental Health, UK

In recognition of the outstanding talent of many international students,  Cardiff University School of Medicine is offering International PhD Studentships in Neuroscience and Mental Health in the UK.

This funding programme aims to support students from all around the world who want to commence PhD degree programs at Cardiff University.

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Cardiff University aspires to attain global recognition as a preeminent hub for wide-ranging, cross-disciplinary research and scholarly pursuits. This vision will be realized through the vigorous promotion and facilitation of top-tier cross-disciplinary research endeavors and innovative knowledge exchange initiatives, with a specific focus on advancing the field of advanced manufacturing.

Why choose to study at Cardiff University? Studying at Cardiff University can be an excellent choice for several reasons, although the specific advantages may vary depending on your field of study, personal preferences, and academic goals.

Application Deadline: The scholarship application deadline is 01 November 2023.

Brief Description 

  • University or Organization: Cardiff University
  • Department: School of Medicine
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: Stipend
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Nationality: International
  • The award can be taken in the United Kingdom

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: International students can apply.
  • Eligible Course or Subjects: Neuroscience & Mental Health – Deciphering how NLRP3 inflammasome- and STING-driven inflammatory pathways are linked to mental health disorders
  • Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
  • Applicants for a studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a first or upper-second-class UK honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of medical sciences, computing, mathematics, or the physical sciences. Applicants with a lower second class will only be considered if they also have a Master’s degree. Please check the entry requirements of the home institution for each project of interest before completing an application. Academic qualifications are considered alongside significant relevant non-academic experience.

How to Apply

  • How to Apply: Admission applications must be made via the university portal. Interested candidates must submit a separate scholarship application form.
  • Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
  • Copy of 7th term transcript or completed degree transcript
  • A personal statement no longer than 300 words explaining how the applicant is an outstanding candidate for the scholarship
  • Admission Requirements: The applicants must meet their selected programme’s entry requirements, typically a relevant bachelor’s qualification.
  • Language Requirement: If English is not your first language you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university that will host your PhD by the start of the programme.

Benefits

This studentship is funded through the GW4BioMed2 MRC Doctoral Training Partnership. It consists of UK tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching the UK Research Council National Minimum (£18, 622 p.a. for 2023/24, updated each year). Additional research training and support funding of up to £5,000 per annum is also available.

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