Six new PhD Studentships at the University of Warwick
*Bridging the Social and Mathematical Sciences*

Statements of interest are now being accepted for six Leverhulme-funded PhD Scholarships at the University of Warwick.  Prospective students will be interested in topics that bridge the social and mathematical sciences, involving quantitative (mathematical or computational) approaches to resolving questions in the social sciences.

The goal of this programme is to train students to contribute to and lead research that brings quantitative sophistication to theory-driven questions in the social sciences.  Students will have a mentor in social sciences (e.g., Psychology, Economics, Business, Politics, or Sociology) and a mentor in the mathematical sciences (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics). Projects can address questions in any domain including, for example, natural language, finance, health, cognition, or any other topics related to the social sciences. *An indicative list of topics to which students may apply can be found at http://warwick.ac.uk/bridges-phd.  Applicants should mention their preferred topic(s) and potential main supervisor in the letter of motivation, and may want to contact these supervisors ahead of time.*

The PhD programme will involve numerous opportunities to develop quantitative and theoretical skills with guidance from leaders in the mathematical and social sciences.  Successful candidates will be provided with appropriate resources for computing, and support for research and conferences, as well as tuition fees and a monthly stipend for 3 years.

Applicants may come from any background, but should have well-developed interests in quantitative problem-solving, which may include knowledge of computer programming, mathematical or statistical training, or prior training in mathematical modelling.  Candidates should be proficient in English.

*The closing date for submission of statements of interest is 26 February 2017*.  Applicants should send a CV, academic transcripts, a letter of motivation indicating why the student’s interests and qualifications are a good fit for the Bridges Programme as well as their project interests, and two names of referees who can send letters of recommendation to Professor Thomas Hills <[log in to unmask]> (with ‘RECOMMENDATION’ and the candidate’s full name in the subject line).  Evidence of quantitative skills, such as quantitative GRE scores or evidence of having taken quantitative courses, is also welcome.  Students' statements of interest should be submitted online at:
http://warwick.ac.uk/bridges-phd/how-to-apply

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Professor David Firth | http://warwick.ac.uk/dfirth |
Director, Warwick Data Science Institute | http://warwick.ac.uk/wdsi

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