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Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Psychology and Mental Health, 2027 Entry University of Cambridge in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Fully funded for four years. Covers tuition fees up to the Home student rate, an annual tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 in 2026-27 for full-time students), a consumables budget, and access to the School's DTP training programme and PIPS placement.
Deadline
Dec 8, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Cambridge
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About this position
The University of Cambridge invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship in Psychology beginning in October 2027. The project will examine the nature and treatment of common mental health problems, including anxiety, depression and traumatic stress, in children, adolescents or emerging adults.
The successful candidate will work within the Cognition, Emotion and Mental Health group led by Professor Tim Dalgleish. Research proposals must fit the studentship remit and must not involve animal models. The opportunity is intended for an exceptional candidate with outstanding academic potential and a clear interest in young people's mental health.
Funding is provided for four years and includes tuition fees up to the Home student rate, a tax-free UKRI-rate stipend of £21,805 for 2026-27 full-time students, a consumables budget, access to the School's DTP training programme and a PIPS placement. The studentship is open to applicants with Home-fee status.
Applications should be submitted to the Department of Psychology for the PhD in Psychology, course code BLPC22, by 8 December 2026. Applicants should quote reference XJ51552. Questions may be directed to Professor Tim Dalgleish at [email protected].
Funding details
Fully funded for four years. Covers tuition fees up to the Home student rate, an annual tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 in 2026-27 for full-time students), a consumables budget, and access to the School's DTP training programme and PIPS placement.
What's required
Open to Home-fee status applicants. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic potential and a clear fit to the studentship remit, with an interest in young people's mental health. The proposed research must focus on children, adolescents or emerging adults and must not involve animal models. Applications should be made to the Department of Psychology for the PhD in Psychology, course code BLPC22.
How to apply
Apply to the University of Cambridge Department of Psychology for the PhD in Psychology using course code BLPC22. Submit the application through the postgraduate application process, quote reference XJ51552, and direct questions to Professor Tim Dalgleish at [email protected].
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