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Fully Funded PhD in Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition, ACL Rehabilitation and Recovery Cardiff Metropolitan University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Physiology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

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Cardiff University

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Keywords

Physiology
Sports Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Physical Therapy
Sports Psychology
Medical Science
Injury Rehabilitation
Physics

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About this position

Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, in partnership with the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) and the TASS Research Institute Wales, is advertising a fully funded PhD studentship on arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) following ACL injury and reconstruction.

The project sits at the intersection of sports science, biomechanics, physiotherapy, physiology, and sport psychology. The successful candidate will investigate neuromuscular activation deficits after ACL injury/surgery and explore how psychological factors such as confidence, fear of reinjury, rehabilitation beliefs, and social support influence recovery. The aim is to develop a more objective understanding of rehabilitation and evaluate activation-led rehabilitation strategies that may improve return-to-sport outcomes.

The studentship begins in September 2026 and includes full UK tuition fees plus a UKRI-equivalent 3-year stipend. International applicants are eligible, but they will receive only a tuition discount equivalent to the UK fee rate and must cover the remaining overseas tuition fee.

Applicants should normally hold a first or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Sport and Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, Human Movement Sciences, Sports Rehabilitation, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in biomechanics or a sports-science-related area is desirable. The post also values experience in applied performance settings, work with ACL patients, and skills in biomechanical/neuromuscular assessment, isokinetic dynamometry, electromyography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, laboratory data collection, and multidisciplinary sports science environments.

To apply, send a CV, cover letter, thesis PDF, and transcripts to the listed email address. The closing date is 7 August 2026, with interviews likely in the week commencing 17 August 2026.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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