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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa) funding

If you are interested in doing a PhD in the Mathematical Sciences, SAMBa may provide funding.

Funding is available from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa).

Studentship value

Find out how much funding is available.


You could receive funding for up to four years. This includes:

  • Home tuition fees
  • training support fund of £1,250 each year
  • maintenance stipend of £19,237 each year (2024/25 rate)

Eligibility criteria

Find out if you are eligible for this award.


Funding eligibility

Most of this funding is for Home students. In line with guidance from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the number of awards available to International students will be limited (approximately 2 per year). Self-funding applications will be considered.

Find out more about your tuition fee status.

Academic eligibility

To be eligible for this award you should have, or be expecting to obtain, a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or in a subject with substantial mathematical content.

For further information contact samba@bath.ac.uk


Application deadlines

Find out when you should submit your application.


Scheme opens

Applications are accepted from October each year.

Application deadline

Applications close in June each year. Early application is recommended as places are competitive.

Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics

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