Published: 03 Jul 2025 55 views
This fully funded PhD project at Cardiff School of Biosciences investigates how epigenetic mechanisms influence the development of the placental endocrine lineage and its role in pregnancy and fetal neurodevelopment. It uses human trophoblast stem cells (TSCs), iPSC technology, 3D organoid models, and CRISPR-based tools to explore key developmental pathways relevant to human health.
Full tuition fees (at UK level), a maintenance grant of £19,237 per annum and access to Cardiff's Doctoral Academy resource
UK nationals
EU/international students (who meet UK residency requirements for full funding)
International students not meeting UK residency rules may need to cover the fee difference
UK residency for at least 3 years prior to the start date (for full funding)
Excellent academic background (First or Upper Second Class BSc Honours or equivalent)
Relevant research experience is highly valued
The selection will be based on:
Academic excellence (typically a First or Upper Second Class BSc Honours or equivalent).
Relevant research experience in molecular biology, epigenetics, stem cell biology, or related fields.
Strong motivation to engage in multidisciplinary research.
Quality of application and fit with the research topic.
Performance during the interview (held around August 18, 2025).
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
Interviews: around 18 August 2025
Decision by: 25 August 2025
Apply online via Cardiff’s portal:
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/biosciences-phd-mphil-md
Mention in the funding section that you wish to be considered for Stem Cell Scholarship funding.
Specify the project title and supervisors (Prof R M John, Prof N Allen, Dr Tomasz Jurkowski).
For more details, visit Cardiff University Scholarship webpage
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