Join STOR-i, a fully-funded doctoral training programme with a ground-breaking approach to Statistics and Operational Research in partnership with industry.
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STOR-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.
STOR-i collaborates with a diverse range of dedicated industry, international academic, and charity partners across different sectors. These collaborations lead to students conducting leading research that has genuine real-world impact. Partnerships are at the forefront of STOR-i's mission, providing students with essential support for doctoral projects, internships, and training, and driving the innovation that defines our programme.
As a STOR-i student, you will be part of a cohort-based programme, which offers benefits such as cohort training, mentoring from students, dedicated student support groups, social groups and activities, and team building activities. You will also have access to our dedicated STOR-i building and technology, including being provided with your own desk, as well as use of our STOR-i social hub.
STOR-i's programme has an integrated MRes year, meaning programme completion will give you both a Master's and PhD qualification. The MRes will help you build a strong foundation for conducting your own research throughout your PhD, giving you the essential skills and core knowledge you need to succeed going forward, no matter what mathematical discipline you come from.
Students who join STOR-i can benefit from a fully-funded studentship, covering the full cost of fees, training courses, conferences and books, and your own high specification laptop. You will also receive a stipend of approximately £21,237 for the MRes year, which rises to approximately £22,237/£24,237 per year on successful MRes completion, dependent on whether you do an industry funded 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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