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University of Edinburgh School of Mathematics PhD Scholarships 2020 (UK)

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

January 13, 2020

The School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh (UK) is offering 20 fully funded PhD studentships for domestic and international doctoral applicants starting in the 2020/2021 academic year.

Scholarship Award for School of Mathematics Students at University of Edinburgh - UK 2020

Scholarship Value

  • Full Tuition Fees: Covers 100% of UK/EU or Overseas international PhD tuition fees
  • Annual Living Stipend: Paid at the Research Councils UK equivalent rate (for guidance, the 2019/2020 rate was £15,009 per year)
  • Number of Awards: 20

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to applicants of all nationalities worldwide.
  • Must hold a First Class Honours degree or a Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, or a closely related quantitative field from a recognised university.
  • Must meet the University of Edinburgh's English language competency requirements.

How to Apply

There is no separate scholarship application form; all eligible candidates who apply for PhD admission in the School of Mathematics by the deadline are automatically considered. Visit the official University of Edinburgh Mathematics Funding page for full details.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2020.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Richard Divine

Jan 13, 2020

Do I need to contact a supervisor in the School of Mathematics before submitting my Edinburgh PhD application?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Jan 13, 2020

Yes, Richard! The School of Mathematics at Edinburgh strongly advises identifying potential supervisors in your research group (e.g., Algebra, Analysis, Applied Maths, Optimization, or Statistics) and listing them on your application.

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