We will be interviewing and making offers on an ongoing basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged. You can find everything you need to know about how to apply below.
Please note: We have now filled all our non-UK places on the programme and are not currently accepting any further applications for these studentships. We still have fully funded studentships available for UK applicants (including Republic of Ireland).
For any application enquiries, please contact us at stor-i@lancaster.ac.uk.
The STOR-i training programme covers four years, starting with an MRes foundation year followed by three years of PhD study. Successful graduates will receive both MRes and PhD qualifications, with guidance from expert academics and industry partners.
Throughout the programme, you'll also gain valuable transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and management, preparing you for success in your future career.
Before applying, visit our STOR-i Programme page to learn more about the structure and benefits of completing your MRes and PhD with STOR-i.
Learn more about the STOR-i ProgrammeWe welcome applications from students with a strong quantitative background. By this, we mean expecting to hold, or already holding, a first class honours degree or master’s course with substantial mathematical content, for example:
This list is not exhaustive, and those with relevant industrial experience who completed their undergraduate degree in the past are also very welcome to apply. You do not require expertise in both statistics and operational research, but holding a degree which includes substantial content of either one would be an advantage.
If you wish to discuss your personal experience with us, then please contact us.
If your previous education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be required to sit an approved English Language test to a required level. These are either:
If your previous education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be required to sit an approved English Language test to a required level. These are either:
For October 2025 entry, funding includes a tax-free stipend and fees as well as supporting travel and equipment costs. A fully funded studentship consists of full fees and stipend of approximately £21,237 for the MRes year. On successful completion of the MRes this will rise to approximately £22,237/£24,237 per year dependent on whether you do an industry funded PhD.
Due to constraints from our funding agencies, there are different rules for funding depending on your fee status:
As places on the programme are limited, we would encourage all UK (including Republic of Ireland) applicants to apply by 31 March 2025.
Non-UK applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by 31 January 2025. Applicants with alternative secured funding are welcome to apply after this date, but no later than 31 March 2025.
Before applying, please read our information on prerequisites and funding.
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All applications are carefully considered, and those that are successful will progress through to an interview stage.
Successful UK applicants will be invited to visit STOR-i in person. This gives you a chance to see where STOR-i is based, meet students who are currently studying at STOR-i, and to explore the Lancaster University campus. In these cases, we can reimburse reasonable travel costs within the UK (e.g. standard rail fare). Typically, the visit timetable includes:
Successful non-UK applicants will still be interviewed ahead of an offer being made, however this is generally conducted virtually.
For more information about STOR-i, including what to expect before, during, and after the programme, visit our FAQs page.
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