STOR-i Application Process
Learn more about how you can join our next cohort of STOR-i students, including funding details, application dates and requirements, prerequisites, and visitor information.
Join STOR-i, a fully-funded doctoral training programme with a ground-breaking approach to Statistics and Operational Research in partnership with industry.
Apply to join STOR-i todaySTOR-i is a world-class Centre for Doctoral Training that offers a 4-year, fully-funded PhD programme in Statistics and Operational Research. Our cohort-based programme develops global research leaders by solving real-world problems to drive methodological advancements.
Funded through awards from EPSRC, Lancaster University, and Industrial Partners, all partners see a national need for the cohort-based approach offered by STOR-i and work together to expand on its existing success.
You don’t need to be an expert in both statistics and operational research to apply - if you have strong quantitative skills and want to make a real difference through research, you'll be welcome at STOR-i.
Discover the STOR-i ProgrammeBecoming a STOR-i student offers a unique PhD experience, offering you many benefits beyond those of a standard PhD.
Learn more about how you can join our next cohort of STOR-i students, including funding details, application dates and requirements, prerequisites, and visitor information.
Our Summer Research Projects offer undergraduates the opportunity to work alongside current PhD students and academic staff on real and innovative research projects.
Current Statistics and Operational Research PhD students may be eligible to join our National Associates Network, offering free networking and training opportunities.
The training I received during my PhD far exceeded the expectations I had. The STOR-i programme taught me how to write academic papers, apply for funding, communicate my research to broader audiences and engage with industrial stakeholders.
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