Department of Statistics CDT Studentships / EPSRC DLA Studentships

What you get

You get a fully funded PhD place in Statistics at the University of Warwick for 4 years. This covers three things:

• Your full tuition fees (Home or international, depending on where you are from).
• A tax-free living allowance of about EUR 25,300 per year (£21,830 for 2027/28), which rises each year in line with the UK research council (UKRI) rate.
• A one-off research budget of about EUR 5,800 (£5,000) for the whole PhD, which you can spend on conferences and research costs.

Warwick's Department of Statistics awards these places through its Centre for Doctoral Training. There are 10 or more for the 2027/28 intake.

Who can apply

• Degree: You have a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics or another subject with a strong maths content.
• Grades: You need at least a UK 2:1 (upper second-class) degree or the equivalent from your country. In practice most successful applicants have a first-class degree or a master's with distinction.
• Where you study: The PhD is at the University of Warwick in the UK, full time. Part-time is possible in special cases if you ask first.
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities. Most places are available to both UK and international students.
• English: You need to meet the university's English language level. You do not have to prove this when you apply, only after you receive an offer.
• Supervisor: You do not need to find a supervisor before applying. You are matched with one during your first year.

How to apply

Apply online through Warwick's application portal for the MPhil/PhD Statistics course. In the funding section, name the "Statistics CDT Studentship" and/or "EPSRC DLA". You upload a personal statement explaining your motivation and research interests. You do not need a research proposal. There is no fixed deadline, and applications are read on a rolling basis. Funding decisions start from late November, so apply as early as you can once applications open in October. Shortlisted candidates have a short, informal 20-minute video interview.

How realistic are your chances?

With 10 or more funded places each year this is a sizeable programme, but it is open to all nationalities and draws strong applicants worldwide, so it is competitive. Grades matter: while the minimum is a 2:1, most who succeed hold a first-class degree or a distinction-level master's. If you have a strong maths or statistics background and apply early in the autumn, before funding is committed, your prospects are good.