Mathematics CDT Studentships (PhD Funding and Fees)

What you get

You get a stipend of about 25,300 EUR per year (£21,300) to cover your living costs, plus full payment of your PhD tuition fees, for 4 years of doctoral study in mathematics. A stipend is a regular living allowance you do not have to pay back. You also get a Research Training Support Grant: a laptop, about 2,400 EUR (£2,000) for travel, and about 2,400 EUR (£2,000) for a secondment in year 3. A secondment is a short placement outside your usual research setting. The award comes from the Mathematics Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) at the University of Warwick. It is funded by the maths department, the university and the UK research council EPSRC. More than 20 of these studentships are available for the start in October 2026.

Who can apply

• Degree level: You are applying for a PhD in mathematics. The programme runs 4 years and starts with a taught first year before you upgrade to full PhD.
• Field of study: Any area of mathematics is fine. The CDT is not tied to one sub-field.
• Where you study: You study at the University of Warwick in the UK.
• Nationality: Both UK ("home") and international ("overseas") applicants can apply. There are fewer places for overseas students, because their fees are much higher.
• Background: You have a strong mathematics background. Interviews cover your maths knowledge and research interests.

How to apply

You apply through the University of Warwick admissions portal. In the funding section of your course application, select "Studentship". There is no application fee and no fixed deadline. Applications are handled on a rolling basis while funding lasts, so apply as early as you can. If you are shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview, held online or in person.

How realistic are your chances?

The department says demand is high and the funding is very competitive. But with more than 20 studentships on offer, the pool of places is larger than for a single flagship award. If you have a strong maths record and clear research interests, your prospects are solid. Applying early matters, because places fill as funding is committed. Overseas applicants face tighter odds due to the limited number of higher-fee places, so it is worth exploring funding in your home country as well.