STOR-i Doctoral Training Centre Open Day, Lancaster University
STOR-i DTC Open Day, Lancaster University
Wednesday March 17, 2010
The STOR-i DTC at Lancaster University is a pioneering new 4 year Statistics and Operational Research PhD programme with substantial Government and industry backing. For October 2010 entry we have 10 fully-funded studentships, with up to 50% more funding than standard PhDs (equating to a competitive graduate salary).
STOR-i offers you a new style of PhD training, which provides an opportunity to:
be part of an exciting new group of researchers; co-operate and interact with like-minded peers; work directly with leading industry partners; open up real potential for rapid career progression; make a real scientific and industrial impact with your
research.
To find out more - come along to our open day. The programme for the day
will include talks describing:
The STOR-i DTC
What doing a PhD is really like
Describing different research project areas
Career opportunities in Statistics and Operational Research given by speakers from industry.
There will also be time to talk to some of our current PhD students, tour the campus and meet with members of staff. For those who have already applied for a place at the STOR-i DTC there will also be short interviews.
We have funds available to cover reasonable travel costs for students meeting the eligibility conditions for funding (http://www.stor-i.lancs.ac.uk/funding/). For those coming from further afield in the UK, we will also be able to arrange accommodation, again subject to you meeting the eligibility conditions.
Places are limited so please apply early by sending your CV to STOR-i@lancs.ac.uk.
