Become part of SAMBa
Join the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics at Bath and be part of a growing generation of interdisciplinary mathematicians.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)
We train the future generation of interdisciplinary mathematicians, working at the interface of statistics with applied and computational mathematics.
Become a SAMBa student
At least 10 fully-funded studentships are offered through SAMBa starting in October each year.
The SAMBa experience
Watch the video to hear from our current students about what they enjoy about the PhD programme.
Support and opportunities in SAMBa
You will be supported throughout your PhD from the moment you accept your offer with us.
Start your research career in mathematics with our Pathway to Research scheme
Gain advanced skills and experience needed to apply for competitive PhD programmes in the UK and overseas, and apply for a £10,000 bursary to support yourself.
Applying to the Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)
You can apply to SAMBa from 1 October each year. Apply early as the application process is competitive and we have limited places.
What we do
We support PhD students to deliver multidisciplinary research, often in collaboration with external partners. Research ranges from modelling of data, to investigating fundamental movements of particles, to applying mathematics to real world phenomena.
SAMBa student experience
You'll get many exciting opportunities to expand your skillset and experience through participating in workshops, mentoring other students and going abroad.
Example SAMBa research projects
Students in SAMBa are undertaking a range of exciting research projects from across the spectrum of statistical applied mathematics.
Equity, diversity and inclusion in SAMBa
Diversity is an essential component of SAMBa's success and enables us to deliver the best research and training experience.
Integrative Think Tanks
We organise workshops involving PhD students, academics and external collaborators, to formulate challenges into mathematical problems.
Collaborative research with SAMBa
We have kick-started a wealth of exciting research projects undertaken with industrial partners.
Working with the Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)
Find out how you can collaborate with students and academics who are at the forefront of statistical applied mathematics.
Events
Find out about our upcoming events.
University of Heidelberg's Integrative Think Tank
4 Jul 2022 9.00am
MATHEMATIKON & App-Haus,
Heidelberg
The first Integrative Think Tank hosted by University of Heidelberg, including academic partners from across Europe. Partners are SAP and Volume Graphics
SAMBa Conference 2022
5 Jul 2022 9.00am
4 West,
University of Bath
A showcase of the research taking place in statistical applied mathematics at Bath, alongside invited external speakers.
SAMBa MRes Transfer Day I (cohort 8)
5 Oct 2022 1.00pm
4 West,
University of Bath
Cohort 8 SAMBa students, moving from MRes studies to PhD research, present an overview of their thesis formulation reports and cohort 9 introduce themselves.
News
Read about our activities, research and projects.
Tackling challenges in global energy provision at ITT16
It was a warm and sunny week in Bath as we welcomed our partners, CEA and Schlumberger, to SAMBa’s 16th Integrative Think Tank (ITT) from 13-17 June 2022.
Data science is in the air: mini-series describing SAMBa, IMI and IPR policy work with Mongolia
To showcase our international collaboration, the Institute for Mathematical Innovation and the National University of Mongolia have created five short films.
Dr Emiko Dupont is shortlisted for a prestigious award that honours rising talent
Dr Emiko Dupont, research associate at the University of Bath, has been shortlisted for the L’Oréal-UNESCO ‘For Women in Science’ Rising Talents Awards.
£7.3 million research will help improve nuclear radiation safety
The University of Bath is leading a large consortium using mathematics to improve our understanding of how nuclear radiation moves through different materials.
Identifying the 10 most improbable FA Cup third round giant-killings using probability theory
The FA worked with a team from the Institute for Mathematical Innovation, led by SAMBa graduate Adwaye Rambojun, to identify the least likely FA cup scorelines.
Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) newsletters
Read our newsletter to find out what has been going on in the Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa).
Our students
Find out more about our students and their backgrounds.
SAMBa students starting in 2021
PhD students who started at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) in 2021.
SAMBa students starting in 2020
PhD students who started at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) in 2020.
SAMBa students starting in 2019
PhD students who started at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) in 2019.
SAMBa students starting in 2018
PhD students who started at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) in 2018.
SAMBa students starting in 2017
PhD students who started at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) in 2017.
SAMBa students starting in 2016
PhD students who started at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) in 2016.
Student research
Find out more about our students' research and their published papers.
SAMBa student projects
In SAMBa, you'll undertake rigorous research in a world-class environment, becoming a leading problem solver able to work flexibly across disciplines.
Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) publications
A list of published papers by SAMBa students.
Our staff
Find out about the staff involved in SAMBa.
Executive and Management Team of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics
We work with potential supervisors from the Department and across the University to deliver a successful Centre.
Lead supervisors for the Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics
We are academic staff from the Department of Mathematical Sciences who may be available to supervise your PhD project as your lead supervisor.
Secondary supervisors for the Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics
We are academic staff across the University who may be available to supervise your PhD project as your second or third supervisor.
Funding
We are funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). We also have generous funding from the University of Bath and a number of partner organisations.
About us
We offer a four-year doctoral training programme in statistical applied mathematics. Students undertake rigorous research in a world-class environment and become leading problem solvers, able to work flexibly across disciplines.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded into our ethos.
Contact us
Get in touch with us if you have any questions about the programme or about working with us.