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.

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.

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

Group of students and staff at a workshop.

You will be supported throughout your PhD from the moment you accept your offer with us.

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.

Start your career in mathematics research with our Pathway to Research scheme

Gain the advanced skills and experience needed to apply for competitive PhD programmes around the UK and overseas.

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.

Equality, 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.

LMS-Bath Symposium on Mathematics of Machine Learning

3 Aug 2020 9.00am Online

A symposium exploring the underpinning mathematics of machine learning

Integrative Think Tank 12

7 Sep 2020 9.00am Online

ITTs take high level challenges from external partners and formulate them into mathematical questions that can be addressed through long-term research projects.

LMS Prospects in Mathematics 2020

10 Sep 2020 9.00am Online

Join us (online) to find out about opportunities for PhD study in mathematics in the UK.

News

Read about our activities, research and projects.

Maths postgraduate students win NERC Hackathon on Air Quality

Some maps of Italy showing modelling of the data on air pollution

Four PhD students from Mathematical Sciences have won the first in a series of NERC hackathons addressing the impact of COVID-19 on the environment.

SAMBa hosts Mongolian visitors working on building policy solutions for the air pollution crisis

Two women - Khurelmaa Dashdorf and Selenge Tsend-Ayush - sitting next to some text books in front of a window

The successful collaboration between the University of Bath and people tackling air pollution in Mongolia is growing, supported by visiting researchers.

Making waves at SAMBa's 11th Integrative Think Tank

At the end of January, 70 participants explored challenges posed by BT and the Centre for Photonics & Photonic Materials around wave transmission and networks.

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 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.

SAMBa students starting in 2015

PhD students who started at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) in 2015.

SAMBa students starting in 2014

PhD students who started at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) in 2014.

Student research

Find out more about our students' research and their published papers.

Student projects in the Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)

Find out about current and past projects from our PhD students.

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.

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded into our ethos.

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Contact us

Get in touch with us if you have any questions about the programme or about working with us.