Swansea University Research Scholarship 2026/27 in the UK
Introduction
Swansea University is offering a fully funded international PhD research scholarship through its Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science in collaboration with Houston Methodist’s Neal Cancer Center.
The scholarship supports research into next-generation nanobody engineering for precision targeting in ovarian cancer and is open to eligible UK and international applicants with strong academic backgrounds.
Scholarship Overview
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| University | Swansea University |
| Degree Level | PhD |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded — Full Tuition, £21,805 Annual Stipend and Research Expenses |
| Deadline | August 17, 2026 |
About the Scholarship
The research project focuses on next-generation nanobody engineering for precision targeting in ovarian cancer. It will investigate how engineered nanobodies could overcome biological and physical barriers that limit antibody-based treatments for solid tumours.
The research will be supervised by Professor Deya Gonzalez of Swansea University and Professor Chih-Chi Andrew Hu of the Neal Cancer Center. Successful candidates can begin the research programme in either October 2026 or January 2027.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- Annual living stipend of £21,805 for the 2026/27 academic year.
- Up to £500 per year for approved research expenses.
- Opportunity to undertake PhD research in collaboration with Swansea University and Houston Methodist’s Neal Cancer Center.
- Research start dates available in October 2026 and January 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a UK or international applicant.
- Must have achieved or expect to achieve a First-Class UK undergraduate degree or equivalent international qualification.
- Applicants with a 2:1 undergraduate degree must also have a Distinction in a UK Master's degree or equivalent international qualification.
- Must have an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual component below 6.5, or a Swansea University-recognised equivalent.
Required Documents
- Academic transcripts and degree qualifications.
- Evidence of English-language proficiency.
- Copy of the scholarship advertisement for the research proposal upload, as specified in the application instructions.
- Completed Swansea University research degree application.
How to Apply
- Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
- Visit the Swansea University postgraduate research application platform.
- Complete the research degree application form with your personal and academic information.
- In the Programme Related Information section, enter the scholarship research code RS892.
- In the Proposed project title/studentship title section, enter RS892 and the scholarship title.
- Leave the Proposed Supervisor and Research Project fields blank as instructed.
- Select "Yes" when asked whether you have a proposal to upload.
- Upload a copy of the scholarship advertisement as the required proposal document.
- Under Funding Information, select "Scholarship Funding" only.
- Review your application and submit it before the deadline.
Source
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