Centres for doctoral training, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, aim to secure the future supply of graduates in specific disciplinary areas.

EPSRC-funded CDTs offer exciting and innovative learning environments to give students the opportunity to develop and carry out their PhD-level research with the added benefit of taught courses to give them a solid background and knowledge in their chosen discipline.

Learn more about CDTs and how STOR-i is funded on our 'About' page.

If you are interested in joining a future STOR-i programme cohort and would like information on the application progress, visit our application page for full details.

Applications are reviewed and offers are made on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

The STOR-i programme is highly competitive, and as such we are looking for outstanding students who hold, or expect to hold, a first class honours degree, or its equivalent, in an undergraduate course with substantial mathematical content.

If your previous education has not been conducted in the English language, you will also be required to sit an approved English Language test to a required level to ensure you can get the most out of the programme.

Visit the 'Prerequisites' section of the application page for further details about our requirements for joining the STOR-i programme.

Previous and current STOR-i students come from a variety of academic backgrounds.

STOR-i welcomes applications from students with outstanding academic achievement in a range of undergraduate degrees with a strong quantitative basis, including mathematics, physics, engineering, computing and management science.

Find out more about our current MRes students and PhD students,

Yes, although eligibility depends on your personal circumstances.

Funding for students is governed by EPSRC funding conditions. Due to constraints, there are different rules for funding depending on your fee status.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, STOR-i can offer you significantly enhanced funding which compares favourably to graduate salaries. You can receive up to 50% more funding than most PhDs offer.

The 'Funding' section on our application page goes into further detail about the funding options available.

Yes, STOR-i prides itself on having diverse cohorts, and encourages applications from students from across the EU and globally.

We have a limited number of studentships available for overseas (non-UK) students. Non-UK applicants with alternative secured funding are also welcome to apply.

Visit our application page for further details about applying to the programme.

As an UKRI funded student, students with a disability are able to request reasonable adjustments.

In order to best support you, we invite you to contact us at the earliest opportunity to discuss any requirements you may have in relation to a disability.

STOR-i is located within Lancaster University, in the north-west of England. Lancaster University is one of an elite group of top universities in the UK, with a strong academic and research portfolio.

The STOR-i building is situated centrally on the Lancaster University campus. You can find our address and directions on our 'About' page.

We believe it is important to visit the STOR-i CDT if you are able to do so. All applicants who are successful in getting through to the interview stage of STOR-i's application process are invited to visit our CDT. During this visit, candidates are introduced to current students and staff, and given tours of the STOR-i space.

Visit our application page for more information on the interview stage.

If you are interested in visiting the STOR-i CDT before submitting your application, please contact us.

The Lancaster University Postgraduate website is an excellent source of information on a variety of topics including accommodation, campus study facilities, travel information and disability support.

The Lancaster University main website also gives some useful information about student life at Lancaster, including University clubs and societies, and a virtual tour of various locations on campus.

The Lancaster University Visa Support and Visas and Immigration pages have a wealth of information and support for those who need information and support for those applying from overseas.

As each applicant's circumstances are different, if you have additional questions, you can reach out to the Visa Support team for direct support.

The first year Master's of Research (MRes) gives you a strong grounding in key Statistics and Operational Research methodologies, so you will be ready to tackle the three PhD years of the STOR-i programme.

A range of aspects including taught courses and collaborative group will develop your experience of Statistics and Operational Research techniques.

Through your Personalised Development Pathway, you will additionally develop transferable skills such as teamwork, communication and problem-solving.

There are two main accommodation options. You can choose a relaxed setting on the Lancaster University campus in Graduate College. This is a 5-10 minute walk to STOR-i.

You may prefer to live off-campus in the nearby historic city of Lancaster or one of the surrounding towns or villages. The campus is easily accessed by car or public transport, as Lancaster's town centre is only a short bus journey from Lancaster University.

Visit the Lancaster University Postgraduate website to find out more about the range of accommodation options available.

Visit the Postgraduate Research and Research pages pages to find out more about research currently taking place at STOR-i.

You can also learn more about the Research Themes STOR-i focuses on.

There will be a range of PhD topics available at the end of your MRes year, which have different supervisors attached to them, in their own areas of expertise.

Find out more about the academic team who make up a section of the supervisory positions at STOR-i, and how PhD Topics are selected.

Yes and this is a unique and exciting feature of the STOR-i programme.

It will give you the opportunity to visit industrial partners’ offices in the UK, sometimes for extended timescales. You will have the chance to see first-hand how researchers work in an industrial setting.

This will help you to develop important skills such as effective communication with team members outside of the STOR discipline and build a useful network for future opportunities.

On successful completion of the programme, you will be part of a new generation of highly employable researchers equipped with the skills required for effective careers in academia or industry. Our innovative approaches to 21st century statistics sets you up with highly desirable skills for the job market.

In addition, STOR-i students who have completed their PhD will be eligible to apply for a 1 year post-doctoral Impact Fellowship in STOR-i.

Many recent PhD students from STOR-i have gone on to work in leading UK industries such as Shell and Man Investments. Others have progressed to academic positions within UK and international universities.

To learn more, visit our STOR-i Alumni page.