PhD Studentship in Chemistry (Antimicrobial resistance) at Cardiff University 2026

Applications are open for this fully funded PhD Studentship. This research will generate new knowledge, insight and novel antibacterial molecules which will contribute to counteract the continuing emergence and spread of Antimicrobial resistance. The start date is October 2026

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 20, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorCardiff University
• City to studyCardiff
• School to studyCardiff University
• Course to studyChemistry
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Full tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£20, 780 p.a. for 2025/26, updated each year). Part time study may also be available. 
• Additional research training and support funding of up to £5,000 per annum is also available.

Requirements

Academic 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 degree will only be considered if they also have a master’s degree. Academic qualifications are considered alongside significant relevant non-academic experience.

English Language

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) English language requirements for postgraduate students - Study - Cardiff University

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please apply via the website at gw4biomed.ac.uk.
• Please complete an application to the GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP for an ‘offer of funding’. If successful, you will also need to make an application for an 'offer to study' to your chosen institution.

For more details, visit the scholarship webpage