School of Mathematics Scholarship 2026/27 (UK Only)

The School of Mathematics at the University of Leeds is offering 2 highly competitive scholarships for talented budding researchers to join their thriving community of leading researchers for 2026/27 entry. These scholarships provide comprehensive support including full fees coverage and a tax-free maintenance grant (currently £20,780 for academic session 2025/26) per year for 3.5 years, along with training and support. The opportunity is open exclusively to UK applicants, and selection is based on academic merit through a competitive process. Applicants can apply either through specific linked projects or with their own research proposal. Applications must be submitted by 30 January 2026, and successful candidates will receive academic and funding offers by no later than 31 March 2026. The scholarship aims to enable doctoral research in mathematics within a professional research environment that uses UK-leading facilities and is supported by active researchers at the forefront of their field.