Wellcome Trust GW4 Clinical Academic Training Programme for Healthcare Professionals Doctoral Training Partnership
The GW4-CAT HP Programme offers health professionals a flexible, interdisciplinary PhD pathway, combining clinical development with cutting-edge research across the GW4 universities.
About the GW4 Clinical Academic Training Programme for Health Professionals (GW4-CAT HP) DTP
Our Wellcome Trust Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) offers fully-funded PhD studentships in a variety of projects, across our Academic Schools and interdisciplinary Research Institutes. Students will benefit from an excellent local research environment as well as a comprehensive programme of research and professional skills development.
GW4 Clinical Academic Training Programme for Health Professionals (GW4-CAT HP)
Funded by the Wellcome Trust, GW4-CAT HP supports future clinical academic leaders through interdisciplinary PhD training across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, and Exeter. Fellows combine research with clinical development, benefiting from tailored mentoring, a supportive cross-institutional network, and the flexibility to shape their own research focus. The programme fosters collaboration and innovation at the intersection of clinical practice and research.
Cohort period
The DTP was awarded funding for four intakes of students. The first cohort started in October 2022 and the final cohort will commence in 2026/27. Please see the links below for current project listings, recruitment timelines and funding details.
Find out more
- Visit the GW4-CAT HP website for full details about available projects, eligibility, and how to apply.
- Contact us if you would like updates or more information about future studentship opportunities.
- Explore our funded studentships at Cardiff and learn more about PhD funding.
- You can also explore opportunities on FindAPhD, the UK’s largest database of PhD projects.
