03 Mar 2021

PhD Studentships in Mathematics and Statistics, The Open University

Location: The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Closing date: 5 March 2021.
Full details: https://www.open.ac.uk/stem/mathematics-and-statistics/study-us/phd-research

Several full-time three- and four-year EPSRC PhD studentships in mathematics and statistics are available, commencing 1 October 2021. Studentships cover full-time fees, include a stipend (£15,285 per annum in 2020–2021), plus £1,250 annual travel allowance. Self-funded part-time PhD study is also available for some projects.

Completed application forms, together with a covering letter indicating your suitability and reasons for applying, should be sent to stem-ms-phd@open.ac.uk to arrive by 5pm on Friday 5th March 2021. Application forms are available from the above website, as well as at
http://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/research-degrees/how-to-apply/mphil-and-phd-application-process

Situated on the Open University Campus in Milton Keynes, the School of Mathematics and Statistics provides a friendly and flexible working environment for all its staff and students and holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award. We particularly welcome applications from women. The School ensures that every female PhD student is allocated a female member of staff as a point of contact and organizes networking events for female academic staff and PhD students.

Overseas applicants are welcome. Those from a non-EEA country that is not majority English-speaking must hold a Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate equivalent to CEFR level B2 or higher at the time of or shortly after applying.

Please direct enquiries to stem-ms-phd@open.ac.uk