DTP Bid Led by Cardiff University

Cardiff University will use this funding to train the next generation of biomedical and health researchers through a Doctoral Training Partnership. This grant addresses a critical gap in the UK's research pipeline: the need for skilled scientists who can tackle complex health challenges. Without sustained investment in postgraduate training, the country risks losing its capacity to produce the fundamental and applied research that underpins medical advances. The funding supports PhD students across a range of disciplines, from molecular biology to population health, ensuring a steady flow of talent into universities, hospitals, and industry. If successful, this programme will produce dozens of highly trained researchers over several years. Their work could lead to new treatments, better diagnostics, or improved public health strategies. More broadly, it strengthens the UK's research infrastructure by maintaining a skilled workforce capable of responding to emerging health threats—whether that is a novel virus, an ageing population, or the rise of antimicrobial resistance. The impact is not immediate or tangible, but it is foundational: without trained people, no other research happens.