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Funding

Each year the Department has a number of funded PhD positions available. To apply for these you should follow the application procedure outlined here. Under funding source select ‘PGR – Research Council Studentships’ to indicate you wish to be considered for all available PhD studentships.

More information about the various funding options available this year can be found on the Opportunities page.

We also support students applying for external funding and financial support for both Postgraduate Taught and Research Degrees. For Research Degrees please contact a member of the Department or maths.postgraduate@durham.ac.uk first.

 

Opportunities

Learn more about available positions and studentships in the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Jobs

Postgraduate scholarships

Learn more about all available postgraduate funding opportunities across the University.

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Scholarships

A variety of scholarships are available that can support you in your studies. Click on the links below to explore the different possibilities and find out how to apply.

Postgraduate Scholarships

Find out more about Postgraduate Scholarships
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International Scholarships

Find out more about International Scholarships
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Alumni Scholarships

Find out more about the Alumni Fee Scholarship
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Global Masters Scholarship

Find out more about the Global Masters Scholarship in Mathematical Sciences
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Research Degrees

Find out more about research degrees at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

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Taught Degrees

Find out more about our taught Masters degrees.

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Apply for a PhD

Find out when and how to apply for research degrees.

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Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellowships

Find out more about the Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellowships (DDTF).