If you are considering applying to the programme you can watch recordings of pre-call webinars for an overview of the programme followed by a Q&A session.
2025 start pre-call Zoom Webinar
2026 start pre-call Zoom Webinar
GW4 CAT HP (PhD programme for Health Professionals)
The GW4 Clinical Academic Training PhD programme for Health Professionals (GW4-CAT HP) programme brings together the Universities of in Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter to develop the next generation of clinical academics. Supported by the Wellcome trust, funding covers clinical salary, associated project costs, and up to £5,000 for training and travel. The scheme is aimed at exceptionally motivated clinically qualified trainees who can demonstrate the capability and drive to undertake a period of research with a view to developing a long-term career as a clinical academic.
Exceptional early career medical, veterinary and dental graduates will have the chance to join one of over 50 world-leading research groups in population health, cardiovascular science, neuroscience, mental health, infection, immunity & repair, cancer or molecular cell biology, access to a wide range of core and specialist training modules to support their ambitions plus exceptional individualised clinical mentoring.
Programme Offer
- Full clinical salary for 3-year duration of PhD (or fte)
- PhD start date August – October 2026, flexible to clinical training
- Up to 8 hours of clinical work is possible as part of PhD funding
- Choice of 4 world-leading institutions
- Supportive cohort model with regular cohort networking
- Career support throughout
- Mentoring and wellbeing support
Projects and application guidelines
The call for applications for a 2026 start are now open. The application deadline is 4 August 2025.
Further details about the programme can be found in the following links about the Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process.
