University of Reading PhD Studentship in Mathematics & Statistics 2025

The University of Reading are delighted to be part of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Centre for Doctoral Training in the Mathematics for our Future Climate (MFC CDT) is an interdisciplinary initiative that harnesses the power of mathematics to address the issues presented by climate change. Successful applicants will be based in Reading and be a part of a student cohort that this doctoral training programme will equip with skills in theory for climate science, (geo)physical sciences, scientific computing, statistics and data analysis.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Reading
• City to studyReading
• School to studyUniversity of Reading
• Course to studyMathematics and Statistics
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

A PhD studentship for the MFC Programme is for 4 years. It includes a full stipend (£21,237 per year), with an annual increase in line with UKRI, PhD fees, and a generous allowance for research-related activities.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a master’s in mathematics (this includes an MMath), or a related field with a strong mathematics content by the start of the PhD programme. University of Reading also encourage applications from individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree followed by substantial, highly relevant work or research experience

Application Documents

Do not provide a research proposal. Instead, upload a file that contains your personal statement. This should include:

• your motivation for wanting to study for a PhD and why you are applying to the MFC CDT programme
• which areas in MFC you are interested in studying
• how you will contribute to the cohort culture that is a key part of the MFC CDT programme
• anything we should know to better understand your CV, transcript, references (for example, if there are mitigating circumstances then let us know, but we do not need to know the details of the circumstances). 

This personal statement will be important in assessing your suitability for the PhD programme so you should complete it with care.

Supporting documents

Include transcripts, certificates, and English language proficiency (if relevant). 

At this stage, it is not necessary to have certified English translations of your qualifications. You should upload original transcripts. Translations will be needed later if you are offered a place on our programme.

Under 'Other document' you must include a full CV. This should include:

• your personal information (but do not provide a photo)
• a concise timeline of your education
• a concise timeline of other employment, including voluntary work, periods of extended leave, time spent caring for others, etc
• any other information that supports your application, but which is not included elsewhere.

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Application Deadline

Not Specified

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Reading on risis.reading.ac.uk to apply

Start your application by creating an account on the portal. Once your account has been created, you will receive an email acknowledgment and a link to the RISIS portal, which you will need to make your application. Note: the portal can be slow so please be patient and complete all sections.

Having logged into the RISIS system, choose:

• Programme title PhD in Mathematics (initial registration) (full-time)
• Entry year 2025/26, start month September.

You will be asked to complete a series of questions. These are self-explanatory except for the following sections, where you need to follow the guidance given here. Any questions, please contact the MFC Admissions Team via [email protected].

References

Please provide contact details for two referees that you are happy for us to contact. You must supply academic or business email addresses (for example, Gmail is not acceptable and will prevent your application from being considered). You should not upload any references.

Your Funding

Enter No for 'Funding secured already' and, in the second box, state you wish to apply for a 'PhD studentship in Mathematics for our Future Climate.' 

You do not need to supply a project title or supervisor name.

If you have your own funding, please indicate this. This will not influence the application process, but you should be aware there are limited funds to support international students.

University of reading are accepting applications on a rolling basis for October 2025.  Please apply as soon as possible.

For more details, visit University of reading scholarship webpage