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Cardiff University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 82 Cardiff University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Developing first-in-class PROTAC degraders against the HPV E7 oncoprotein

Can targeted protein degradation help eliminate cancer-causing viruses?. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for almost all cervical cancers and approximately 70–80% of HPV-positive throat cancers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Paradowski, Prof A Gallimore, Dr D Jones, Dr N Buurma
 1 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Biomineralisation for engineered naturalisation of disturbed sites

Description of Project. Human activities (e.g. mining, construction) disturb soils and associated organisms, which is followed by naturalisation as ecosystems reestablish themselves. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Harbottle, Dr F Windsor
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD studentships with the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP)

The BBSRC-funded SWBio DTP involves a partnership of world-renown universities, research institutes and industry, based mainly across the South West and Wales. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme  BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
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New catalysts for acetylene processes enabling a sustainable future

Chemical industry produces tens of thousands of chemical intermediates and products that are essential components of polymers, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, fragrances, paints, and more, elevating the overall quality and length of human life across the globe. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Logsdail
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Collection and analysis of aircraft soot from conventional and Sustainable Aviation Fuels towards contrail and calibration assessment

4 year fully funded EPSRC funded CDT studentship. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Crayford, Dr ED Durand, Prof O Williams
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Autonomous technologies in structural health monitoring for sustainable lightweight structures

Description of Project. Join our diverse and inclusive team to transform the future of aviation as part of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Net Zero Aviation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Kundu, Dr C A Featherston
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sensing local biomolecular environments with coherent optical nanoscopy

  Research Group: Molecular Biosciences
The development of novel imaging tools and technologies, including super-resolution optical microscopy, has revolutionised our understanding of biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Borri, Prof W Langbein
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cardiff University School of English, Communication and Philosophy - PhD Opportunities

With its unique mix of disciplines, Cardiff School of English, Communication and Philosophy offers an exciting range of specialised and innovative postgraduate programmes and a dynamic and highly successful research culture. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Arts Research Programme
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Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Modelling of UK Growth: Policy Transmission Mechanisms and Optimal Policy Design in the Post-Brexit Era

  Research Group: Economics
Cardiff Business School is delighted to offer a bursary - supported by the Institute of Economic Analysis - for a project starting in October 2026, supervised by Professor Patrick Minford, Professor Mai Le and Professor David Meenagh. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Minford, Prof V Le, Prof D Meenagh
 23 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering improved amylase performance

An industrially funded studentship is available in the research group of Regius Professor Graham Hutchings and Professor Stuart Taylor to work on amylase enzymes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G J Hutchings, Prof S Taylor
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Patient-Specific Modelling of Intraoperative Infusion Dynamics Using Time-Resolved MRI

**Please note that we may close the advert sooner than the advertised deadline in the event that a suitable candidate is shortlisted**. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W Gray, Dr M Palombo, Dr L Beltrachini, Dr D Gallichan
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Nature-Inspired Hydrogen Fuel Cell Architecture for Aerospace Propulsion

About the project. Applications are invited for a fully funded four-year PhD studentship within the UK EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RN Navaratne, Prof M Pera-Titus
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Waves Against Cancer: Acoustic and Microwave Energy as Competing Modalities in Breast Cancer Cell Regulation

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Martin
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The role of unconventional T-cells in IgA nephropathy

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Eberl
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Project: Targeting Kidney Cancer in Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Tee
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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