OpenFieldCardiff PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuroimaging at CUBRIC
Doctoral research conducted at the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), utilizing one of Europe's most powerful MRI scanners (Siemens 7T and Connectom 3T) to map human brain microstructure and connectivity.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Upper second-class or first-class undergraduate/Master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, physics, or biomedical engineering.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research experience in neuroimaging data analysis (fMRI, MEG, EEG) or Python/MATLAB programming.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MRC-funded 4-year doctoral studentship: £19,237 annual stipend plus full tuition and ultra-high field MRI scan time
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% full tuition coverage.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual Medical Research Council doctoral round)
- 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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