Applications to the STOR-i programme for 2027 entry are now open.
For those starting the programme in 2027, STOR-i is part of the * through which we expect to offer annual stipends of approximately £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status.
See below for further details.
The STOR-i training programme covers four years, starting with an MRes foundation year followed by three years of PhD study. Successful graduates will receive both MRes and PhD qualifications, with guidance from expert academics and industry partners.
Throughout the programme, you'll also gain valuable transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and management, preparing you for success in your future career.
Before applying, visit our STOR-i Programme page to learn more about the structure and benefits of completing your MRes and PhD with STOR-i.
Learn more about the STOR-i Programme
We welcome applications from students with a strong quantitative background. By this, we mean expecting to hold, or already holding, a first class honours degree or master’s course with substantial mathematical content, for example:
This list is not exhaustive, and those with relevant industrial experience who completed their undergraduate degree in the past are also very welcome to apply. You do not require expertise in both Statistics and Operational Research, but holding a degree which includes substantial content of either one would be an advantage.
If you wish to discuss your personal experience with us, then please contact us.
If your previous education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be required to sit an approved English Language test to a required level. These are either:
Funding includes a tax-free stipend and fees as well as supporting travel and equipment costs.
Due to constraints from our funding agencies, there are different rules for funding depending on your fee status:
* - TechFirst students will be asked to take part in additional TechFirst activities for up to 10 days each year including outreach to promote tech careers, networking with the TechFirst community and engagement with the tech industry.
To apply, please go to the University's online applications portal to create an account and submit an application.
For further details of how to complete the application see the Online application instructions . Please note that there is no need to submit a project proposal with your online application.
If you are thinking of applying to the programme and would like to discuss your application first with a member of staff, please get in touch with us at stor-i@lancaster.ac.uk
Closing dates for the programme are as follows:
However, as places on the programme are limited, we would encourage both home fee status applicants (UK and Republic of Ireland) and international applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Before applying, please read our information on prerequisites and funding.
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All applications are carefully considered, and those that are successful will progress through to an interview stage.
Successful applicants with home fee status will be invited to visit STOR-i in person. This gives you a chance to see where STOR-i is based, meet students who are currently studying at STOR-i, and to explore the 糖心破解版 campus. In these cases, we can reimburse reasonable travel costs within the UK (e.g. standard rail fare). Typically, the visit timetable includes:
Successful applicants with international fee status will still be interviewed ahead of an offer being made, however this is generally conducted virtually.
For more information about STOR-i, including what to expect before, during, and after the programme, visit our FAQs page.
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