Postgraduate Research
Welcome to the Postgraduate Research webpage for prospective new PhD students of the School of Mathematical Sciences.
PhD students on the steps of the Maths building, May 2025
Our School offers PhD opportunities in a wide range of areas in Mathematical Sciences: see here for details about our research activities. We have a large and thriving community of postgraduate research students, currently numbering over 75 people which is overseen by Director of Graduate Studies, Dr Reem Yassawi.
Research students are assigned a PhD supervisor who has closely related mathematical interests, and with whom they agree on a programme of study and research. That programme includes advanced courses provided by the London Taught Course Centre (LTCC), which is a joint initiative of several London Colleges. The School provides opportunities for acquiring skills through short courses such as Mathematical Writing and students will also have the opportunity to gain experience in teaching.
Enquiries and Further Information
For any general enquiries regarding PhD applications and PhD studentships, please contact Wen Yao (PGR Officer): maths-phd@qmul.ac.uk.
Dr Reem Yassawi, is the Director of Graduate Studies and Dr Alex Shestopaloff, the Deputy Director of Graduate Studies.
If you have already secured funding for your PhD studies and therefore do not wish your application to be considered within the studentship competition please state this on the appropriate part of your application form.
PhD Projects
Find out more about available PhD Projects
Fees and Funding
Find out more about PhD Funding opportunities
Entry Requirements
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Application Process
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Timeline for SMS PhD
Find out more about the structure of a full-time PhD programme
Our PhD Students
Find out more about our current PhD students and graduates