Mathematics CDT Studentships (Warwick Mathematics Centre for Doctoral Training)

What the Warwick Mathematics CDT Studentship gives you

You get a monthly living allowance (stipend) of about 24,600 EUR per year (£21,300 for 2026/27) for four years of full-time PhD study in mathematics. The studentship also pays your full tuition fees, worth about £5,206 a year for UK students or about £25,920 for international students. On top of that you get a Research Training Support Grant: a laptop, £2,000 for travel, and £2,000 for a secondment (a short work placement outside the department) in your third year. In rare cases you can study part time, which extends the programme to a maximum of seven years. The funding comes from the University of Warwick's Mathematics Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), drawing on the UK research council EPSRC, the Maths Department and other sources.

Who can apply

• Degree level: You want to start a PhD in mathematics at the University of Warwick.
• Field of study: Any area of mathematics counts; the CDT is not tied to one specialism.
• Nationality: Both UK and international students can apply. International places are limited, because their fees are much higher.
• Supervisor: You do not need to have arranged a supervisor before applying.
• Research plan: You do not need a fixed project. You can describe your general research interests instead.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Warwick admissions portal for the Mathematics MPhil/PhD. In the funding section of the same application, select "Studentship". There is no separate form and no closing date. Applications are reviewed as they arrive while places last, so apply as early as you can. You may be invited to an interview, online or in person, about your mathematical background and interests. All places for October 2026 are already filled; the next start is October 2027.

How realistic are your chances?

The department expects over 20 studentships per intake, a large pool for a single programme, but demand is high and the process is very competitive. If you have a strong mathematics background and a clear sense of your research interests, your prospects are solid, especially as you need no fixed project or prior supervisor contact. International applicants face tighter odds, since fewer places are open to them, so applying early for the October 2027 start matters most.