Published: 08 May 2025 229 views
Applications are now open for the University of Sussex PhD Informatics Studentship 2025. A 3.5 year PhD Informatics studentship under the supervision of Dr Philip Saville.The project will be in the field of denotational semantics, a branch of theoretical computer science in which one builds mathematical models of programming languages. Such models are used in many ways. For example, might answer questions about program behaviour: one can show that no program exists with a certain behaviour, or understand how programs with complex collections of features -- such as probability, looping, and exceptions -- ought to behave. Alternatively, by studying models of programs we can understand the mathematical structure of programs, and thereby discover new language paradigms or constructs
The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. We have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.
| Application Deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | University of Sussex |
| Type | PhD |
| Sponsor | University of Sussex |
| Gender | Men and Women |
As a recipient of the Denotational semantics via (2-dimensional) categories studentship, you will receive:
A tax-free stipend at the standard rate for 3.5 years- currently £20,780 pa for 25/26
A fee waiver at the UK or international rate for 3.5 years
A one-off Research and Training Support Grant of £2,000
This scholarship is available to UK and international applicants.
Applicants are typically expected to hold an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field. However, those who do not meet this requirement may still be considered if they hold a relevant postgraduate qualification or can demonstrate sufficient professional experience to compensate.
The University of Sussex believes that the diversity of its staff and student community isfundamental to creative thinking, pedagogic innovation, intellectual challenge, and theinterdisciplinary approach to research and learning. We celebrate and promote diversity,equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, we welcome applicants from allbackgrounds.
Apply online for a full time PhD in Informatics (SEP2025) using our step-by-step guide.
Please ensure you application includes the following:
Degree certificates and transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate, if available)
CV
If your first language is not English, documentation indicating how you meet the University’s English language requirements
A clear indication that you are applying under the supervision of Dr Philip Saville in the suggested supervisor section
A clear indication that you are applying to the Denotational semantics via (2-dimensional) categories studentship in the finance section
For more details, visit University of Sussex Scholarship webpage
