G-Research Warwick PhD Scholarship (Statistics)
G-Research Warwick PhD Scholarship (Statistics)
About
In 2025, one scholarship funded by a generous donation from G-ResearchLink opens in a new window will be awarded to an outstanding postgraduate student undertaking a PhD within the Department of Statistics, with a preference for those working on machine learning and AI modelling.
Additional career development opportunities and relationship with G-Research are offered. These include:
- A bi-annual career mentorship meeting with a G-Research Quantitative Researcher
- A place on the company’s Spring into Quant Finance ProgrammeLink opens in a new window during second year
- Presentation and seminar invitations
- Annual dinner
- Brand ambassador status
G-Research created the scholarship to attract the world’s brightest minds to tackle some of the biggest challenges in finance. For more information, see G-Research NextGenLink opens in a new window. See also G-research Warwick MSc scholarship, as part of the talent pipeline supported by G-research.
Award details
Award value: £20,780 Annual Stipend (2025/26 UKRI rate)
Award duration: 4 Years (Fixed Length)
Award purpose: Fees, Maintenance Stipend, £5,000 Conference/Travel Grant, £5,000 Equipment Grant and £6,000 Computational Grant for the duration of the PhD
No. of awards: 1 Home / Overseas
Award year: 2025/26
Basis of award grant: Academic merit
Requirements for applicants to fulfil: Successful applicants may be contacted during their course by the Development and Engagement Office to ask for a short account on their progress and experience at Warwick for the purpose of reporting to the donors of this award.
Eligibility
Who can apply? Prospective applicant
Level of study: PhD
Mode of study: Full Time
Fee status: Home / Overseas
Department/School: Department of Statistics
Other eligibility: A preference for those working on machine learning and AI modelling
Application process
Key dates
Application deadline: Ongoing
Application results date: Ongoing
About G-ResearchLink opens in a new window
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm who hire the brightest minds to tackle the biggest questions in finance.
Through the G-Research NextGen programme, they're inspiring the future of quantitative research and engineering talent. G-Research are fully funding 42 PhD students at leading academic institutions, partnering with charities to make careers in research and technology more accessible and reaching out into the community to shape the future, one brilliant mind at a time.
We'd like to thank G-Research for their generous support to fund study, support and career development for exceptional Warwick Statistics students.