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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Applications are invited for PhD studies in Optimization and Operational Research at the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh for the academic year 2026-2027. A degree in mathematics
or operational research is <b><u>not</u></b> an application requirement. <b>Our PhD students have backgrounds in engineering, mathematics, computer science, business, physical sciences, or related fields. </b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The School of Mathematics offers several fully funded PhD studentships each year. Students receiving School funding are awarded a competitive stipend equivalent to UKRI stipend rates for <b>a period
of 4 years plus fees</b>. All applications received by<b> January 19, 2026, will receive full consideration for funding. </b>Late applications will be considered until all positions are filled.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Why Study Optimization and Operational Research in Edinburgh?</span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><a href="https://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/school-of-mathematics/research/data-decisions/optimization-and-operational-research/people" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Optimization
and Operational Research Group</a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> in the School of Mathematics is an international leader in <b>the mathematical and computing aspects of optimization and operational research</b>, core
elements of <b>Data Science</b>, with members of high repute, as evidenced by Editorial Board Memberships in major international journals, international research awards, fellowships, and other peer recognitions, and memberships of prestigious international
societies. The group members collaborate with several research groups in the UK and overseas and are actively engaged in collaborations with industry and government.</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Research Areas</span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1.<span style="font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Computational
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2.<span style="font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Continuous
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">4.<span style="font-width: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Future
Energy Networks</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Further Information and Application Requirements</span></b><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For further information on our PhD programme and application process, please visit</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For queries, please send an e-mail to Dr Merve Bodur, our PhD representative, at <a href="mailto:merve.bodur@ed.ac.uk" style="color: blue;">merve.bodur@ed.ac.uk</a>.</span></p>
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