Swansea University is offering Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Toric Geometry and Multivariate Splines for the academic session 2025/2026.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must hold a first-class UK undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) or an upper second-class undergraduate degree with a distinction in a relevant UK master’s degree. Candidates currently completing a master’s must achieve a minimum 70% average in taught modules and submit their dissertation by 30 September 2025.

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Application Deadline: 24 February 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Swansea University
• Department: Mathematics
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Fully funded (tuition fees, stipend, and training allowance)
• Access Mode: Online application
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: UK and international students
• The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: UK students and International students may apply (will be considered for a SUIPRES Scholarship to cover the difference in tuition fees).
• Acceptable Course or Subjects:
• The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD in Mathematics.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Academic Qualifications:
  • A first-class UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification) OR
  • An upper second-class UK undergraduate degree and a distinction in a UK master’s degree (or international equivalent).
  • Candidates holding multiple master’s degrees must have a distinction in the most relevant degree.
  • Applicants currently completing a master’s degree must achieve a minimum 70% average in taught modules and submit their dissertation by 30 September 2025.
• English Language Proficiency: IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in each component or equivalent recognized by Swansea University (if applicable).
• Additional Requirements:
  • Applicants must begin their studies in October 2025.
  • Applicants requiring ATAS clearance (if applicable) will be guided post-award.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete your application online with the following information:

1. Course Choice: Select Mathematics / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / October 2025.
2. Funding:
   • Answer “No” to the question: “Are you funding your studies yourself?”
   • Enter “RS759 – SURES FSE” under “Name of Individual or Organisation Providing Funds for Study.”

Required Documents:

• CV
• Degree certificates and transcripts (screenshots of grades if still studying).
• A cover letter including a supplementary personal statement explaining how your skills and experience align with the position and project goals.
• One reference (academic or employer) on official letterhead or the Swansea University reference form.
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
• UK resident visa (if applicable).
• Confirmation of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) form submission.

Submit all documents through the online application portal. Documents sent via email will not be considered.

Note:

Applicants must also complete the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form. The form is mandatory, and applications without it may not progress.

Benefits

• Fully funded scholarship includes:
  • Tuition fees at the UKRI rate (currently £19,237 for 2024/25, subject to annual review).
  • Annual stipend at the UKRI standard rate.
  • £1,000 annual training allowance for conferences, industry engagement, and international collaborations.
• International students may receive a SUIPRES Scholarship covering the difference between UK and international tuition fees.

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