Self-Funded PhD opportunity in Mathematics (Ref: SCI26-SF-003)

About the Project

Mathematics at Loughborough University offers PhD research across a well-defined set of core mathematical areas, with strengths that span both pure and applied mathematics.

Themes

• Analysis and Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
• Dynamical Systems
• Geometry and Mathematical Physics
• Linear and Nonlinear Waves
• Mathematical Modelling: including fluid mechanics, quantum and statistical mechanics, and mathematical biology
• Statistics

These groups define our areas of expertise and shape our PhD supervision.

Environment and Facilities

• Research that cuts across the pure–applied divide, supporting work at interfaces
• A department large enough for breadth, but small enough for close interaction
• An open, supportive culture where PhD students engage widely across groups
• Active research centres that foster collaboration and specialist activity

Supervisor

• Prof Jenya Ferapontov - e.v.ferapontov@lboro.ac.uk

Tuition fees for 2026-27 entry

• UK fee - £5,238 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee - £23,100 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the 2026-27 academic year apply to projects starting in October 2026, February 2027 and July 2027.

UK tuition fees for 2026/27 are currently to be confirmed pending the release of the UKRI recommended rates. Once published, these rates will be subject to formal approval by the University before being confirmed.

Opportunity Details

• Target Start Date: October 2026
• Full time or part time available.
• Open to UK and international applicants.

How to Apply

We welcome discussions with interested candidates.

• Step 1: Interested applicants should first contact Professor Jenya Ferapontov (e.v.ferapontov@lboro.ac.uk) the Department's Deputy Director of Doctoral Programmes to discuss your research interests and funding options.
• Step 2: Applicants are then strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors with a CV, academic transcripts, and confirmation of funding sources or planned funding sources.
• Step 3: following any informal discussion, applicants are invited to make a formal application on the Loughborough Website.