OpenFieldCardiff EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing
Doctoral training conducted at the £75 million Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS) within the CSconnected cluster, developing high-speed optoelectronics, power electronics, and 5G/6G photonics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- UK first-class honours degree or 2:1 Master's (or international equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each band.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework excellence in semiconductor physics, electromagnetics, or solid-state devices.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university lecturers.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Annual tax-free stipend of £19,237/year for 4 years, 100% full tuition fee waiver, and £5,000/year research consumables allowance
- Application fee
- £0 application fee for research programs
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver covered by EPSRC and Cardiff Institute for Compound Semiconductors.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Priority round for October 2027 commencement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Cardiff University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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