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Find out moreJoin Cohort 4 and start a PhD in October 2027
Applications are now open for the fourth cohort of the CDT.
Projects will be advertised on this page between September 2026 and March 2027. Alternatively, visit our FindAPhD webpage to explore all the 2027 PhD projects further, and follow the links to each partner’s application portal.
Application Deadlines
There are three application deadlines for applying to PhD projects across all the partners for 2027 recruitment:
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- Friday, 8 January 2027
- Friday, 5 March 2027
- Friday, 14 May 2027
Applications will be evaluated after each deadline and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with project supervisors. If a project does not recruit, then applications will reopen in the autumn for Cohort 5 and an autumn 2028 start.
Applicants must:
- Complete the university-specific application for the project of interest
- Submit any university-specific additional supporting documents