PhD Opportunities

The Maxwell Institute Graduate School PhD programme in Modelling, (applied and numerical) Analysis and Computation MAC-MIGS 2024+ offers great opportunities for postgraduate research in Applied and Computational Mathematics in Edinburgh. 

MAC-MIGS 2024+ is a 4-year PhD programme focussed on the formulation, analysis and implementation of state-of-the-art mathematical and computational models. 

Consult the MAC-MIGS 2024+ web page for details of the programme and its application procedure, as well as a list of possible PhD topics which are available for September 2026 entry.

The MAC-MIGS 2024+ programme | MAC-MIGS

Applied and Computational Mathematics PhD projects | Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences (2026 entry)

Submit your application to the Applied and Computational Mathematics PhD using the University's Degree finder, indicating which projects (up to two) you are interested in:

MAC-MIGS 2024+ is a continuation of the prestigious EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training MAC-MIGS which recruited students from September 2019 to September 2023:

The programme | MAC-MIGS

Opportunities are available through the NERC-funded Edinburgh Earth, Ecology & Environment Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) for projects in geophysical fluid dynamics:

Welcome to the E4 and E5 Doctoral Training Partnerships | E4 DTP

Projects in quantum computing are available through the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Informatics:

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Informatics | Quantum Informatics CDT

Projects in information processing are available through the EPSRC and MoD Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security:

EPSRC and MoD CDT in Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security | SPADS CDT

If you are interested in these opportunities, contact possible supervisors who will be able to advise on the best route to secure a PhD place.