Cardiff University PhD Studentships and Projects 2026 | 100 Doctoral Opportunities
Cardiff University is offering 100 doctoral research opportunities across multiple academic disciplines, including directly funded and competition-funded projects. Prospective candidates can explore listings in fields such as computer science, biosciences, physical sciences, medicine, and psychology.
Overview
Cardiff University provides prospective doctoral researchers with access to 100 PhD research studentships and projects across diverse academic disciplines. Available opportunities span numerous research areas, including Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Medicine, Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Economics, and more.
Projects feature different funding arrangements and structures, encompassing both directly funded and competition-funded paths. Some positions are open to students worldwide, while others have distinct geographic or fee status requirements.
Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria, academic qualifications, and fee statuses vary by individual project.
- Certain positions are open to UK students only, while others welcome applicants worldwide.
- Listings cater to UK students, European students excluding the UK, non-European students, and self-funded applicants.
- Candidates should check the specific funding allocation and requirements attached to their chosen research topic before applying.
How to Apply
Applicants must search the university's listings using filters such as department, supervisor, discipline, research group, and funding status to identify a suitable project. Because requirements and instructions differ across listings, candidates must review the individual project page for precise application procedures.
To view available research projects and access specific application directions, visit the official portal.
Deadline
There is no single closing date covering all 100 doctoral opportunities. Individual projects maintain their own schedules:
- Some listings, such as CyberInvent, accept applications throughout the year.
- Several specific Psychology, Healthcare Sciences, and Biosciences projects have a deadline of 21 October 2026.
- The photon-counting interferometry project in Physics and Astronomy carries a deadline of 30 October 2026.