Heilbronn Doctoral Partnership


Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Mathematics

The Heilbronn Doctoral Partnership invites applications for funded PhD studentships in association with a large number of universities nationally. Our preferred topics include the general areas of Pure Mathematics, Probability, Data Science, and Quantum Information.


In addition to undertaking cutting-edge research in one of the partner universities, students on this programme may expect to participate in a short summer workshop and other career development events organised by the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research.

Students from traditionally under-represented groups in mathematics are strongly encouraged to apply.


In order to apply, simply complete and submit a standard online PhD/DPhil application directly through your chosen partner university and state that you would like to be considered for the Heilbronn Doctoral Partnership (in addition to all other available funding sources). There is no separate application process and you may apply to one or more partner universities.


How to Apply: For further details on how to apply, please visit the relevant university (list below) PhD application webpages and apply through their usual process, making it clear on your application you wish to be considered for Heilbronn Doctoral Partnership.

University of Bath

University of Bristol

University of Cambridge

Cardiff University

University College London

University of Edinburgh

University of Glasgow

Imperial College London

King’s College London

University of Manchester

University of Oxford 

University of Sheffield

Swansea University

University of Warwick