| Scholarship |
PhD Scholarship in Partial Differential Equations Applied to Biomedical Data Analysis |
| Reference |
25HLS_EA |
| Length of Scholarship |
Up to 36 months, subject to satisfactory progression |
| Places |
1 |
| Programme |
PhD Applied Mathematics |
| Department or School |
Mathematical Sciences |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Entry |
13 September 2025 |
| Closing Date |
31 May 2025 China Standard Time (CST) |
The available PhD scholarship cover
- Tuition fee
- Monthly stipend (RMB 4,500.00)
- All above items are covered for up to 36 months based on satisfactory progression
- All regulations set out in the PhD Scholarship Terms and Conditions apply
In addition to the above scholarship, successful candidates also have the opportunity to carry out teaching (after the completion of Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) training) or research assistant duties at UNNC since second year of their PhD programmes.
Available PhD research areas
- Mathematical modeling of complex biological systems using PDEs
- Adaptation of mathematical models originally developed for biological clustering phenomena to innovative data science applications
- Machine learning through the lens of dynamical systems and PDEs
- Biomedical data clustering with mathematical rigor
- Numerical methods for high-dimensional pattern formation
- Nonlinear diffusion processes and their applications in data analysis
- Theoretical analysis of chemotactic aggregation in mathematical biology and data science
PhD programme structure
PhD programmes at the UNNC are composed of 3 years research and a 1 year thesis pending period for full time PhDs. Full time PhDs are expected to submit their theses within a maximum of four years from initial registration.
On successful completion of the PhD, the students will be awarded a PhD degree from University of Nottingham. No reference will be made on the degree certificate as to where the degree has been completed. The University of Nottingham PhD degree is accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the UK Quality Assurance Agency.
Eligibility
Applicants considering to apply for PhD Scholarship must have met the entry requirements of a PhD programme first. More details can be found on the 'entry requirements' page of the website.
Applicants must have a master degree with minimum average score of 65% and degree classification Merit or above from a British university. Applicants also should hold a bachelor degree at upper second class or above level. Applicants from institutions where different score system is used must have achieved an equivalent level of performance to the above.
Nottingham University Business School China also considers bachelor degree only holders who have a first class honours from one of Nottingham campuses and have a very strong passion for research in a particular area.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering also considers applicants holding a bachelor’s degree with first class honours from a British university or the equivalent from other prestigious institutions, e.g. double first-class Chinese universities.
Applicants must meet the required English language proficiency for the relevant subject area. IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all elements) or its equivalent is required for Faculty of Science and Engineering (FoSE) scholarship applicants.
Additional requirements:
- Candidates should have basic knowledge on measure theory and functional analysis
- Although not required, knowledge of the theory of Sobolev Spaces or Semigroup Theory (or both) would be a great plus
- Strong computational and programming skills are desirable
- Background in mathematical modeling, PDEs, or mathematical biology would be beneficial
How to apply
No separate application is required for applying for a scholarship but please make sure you select the correct scholarship reference number in the PhD application system. A list of required documents can be found on the 'how to apply' page.