Fully Funded - University of Sussex PhD Studentship in Mathematics 2026

The University of Sussex are currently accepting applications for this PhD Studentship in “Applications of harmonic analysis in probability and equidistribution theory” (2026). 

During the project you will work on research problems involving the application of harmonic analysis to the equidistribution theory of point configurations in various domains including the unit cube, the unit sphere, groups, manifolds and discrete spaces such as finite fields. You will conduct research using spectral methods in the theory of random walks and dynamical systems, and you will apply Fourier analytic methods in number theory.

The start date of the project is flexible, but no later than Autumn 2026. Applications submitted until 15 November 2025 will receive full consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after 15 November 2025. The final application deadline is 31 January 2026.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Sussex
• City to studyBrighton
• School to studyUniversity of Sussex
• Course to studyMathematics
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Fully-paid tuition fees for three and a half years.
• A tax-free bursary for living costs for three and a half years (£20,780 per annum in 25/26).
• Additional financial support is provided to cover short-term and long-term
  travel.
• If you are not a UK national, nor an EU national with UK settled/pre-settled status, you will need to apply for a student study visa before admission.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold, or expect to hold, at least a UK upper second class degree (or non-UK equivalent qualification) in Mathematics, or else a lower second class degree followed by a relevant Master's degree.
• This award is open to UK and International students.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Apply through the University of Sussex on-line system https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply/log-into-account
• Select the PhD in Physics/Mathematics, with an entry date of September 2026.
• In the Finance & Fees section, state that you wish to be considered for studentship ref Maths/Borda/2026
• University of Sussex advises early application as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant can be found.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, you may only hear from the University if your application is successful.

For more details, visit University of Sussex Scholarship webpage