Fully Funded PhD Studentship 2025 at Swansea University

Swansea University invites applications for the Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Neurobiology (RS733), focusing on Modifying Drugs. This prestigious opportunity is part of the Welsh-medium Research Scholarship scheme, co-funded by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and the university’s Postgraduate Research Office.

Benefits:

• Full Tuition Fees: Covered entirely.
• Annual Stipend: £19,237 for 2024/25 (UKRI rate).
• Research Expenses: Up to £1,000 per year.
• Welsh-Medium Support: Four scholarships are available for Welsh-speaking candidates.

Degree Types:

• PhD in Medical and Health Care Studies (Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: 6 years).

Eligibility:

• Academic Excellence: First-class honors degree and/or master’s distinction. For ongoing master’s degrees, a minimum 70% average in taught modules is required.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in Welsh is mandatory.
• Residency: Open to UK fee-eligible applicants only.
• Start Date: Must begin in October 2025 or January 2026. Deferrals are not permitted.

How to Apply:

Online Application: Submit through Swansea University’s postgraduate application portal https://www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/opportunity/modifying-drugs-fully-funded-phd-studentship-in-neurobiology-rs733/64389.

1#For October 2025:

• • • (Full-time) Medical and Health Care Studies / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / October.
    • (Part-time) Medical and Health Care Studies / PhD / Part-time / 6 Years / October.

2# For January 2026:

1. • • (Full-time) Medical and Health Care Studies / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / January.
     • (Part-time) Medical and Health Care Studies / PhD / Part-time / 6 Years / January.
2. Funding Section: Select “No” for self-funding and enter “RS733 – Modifying Drugs.”
3. Documents Required:
   • CV.
   • Degree certificates/transcripts (or current grades if applicable).
   • Cover letter with a personal statement.
   • Reference letter (academic or professional).
   • Proof of Welsh language proficiency.
   • Confirmation of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) form submission.

Key Deadlines:

• Application Deadline: January 3, 2025.
• Start Dates: October 2025 or January 2026.