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Stockholms universitet
Brunnsviken

PhD programme in mathematical statistics

The PhD programme in mathematical statistics is a four year programme consisting of both course work and a thesis part. Information about the programme and how to apply appears below. For additional information you are welcome to contact the director of graduate studies, professor Ola Hössjer (home page here): phone +46 8 164584 and e-mail: ola at math.su.se.

1. General information about the PhD programme

The PhD programme lasts for four years, usually spread out over 5 years also including teaching duties. The research topics cover many areas of mathematical statistics, for example: biostatistics, actuarial mathematics, financial mathematics, biostochastics, theoretical inference and probability theory. General information here.

2. How and when to apply to the PhD programme

The PhD programme in Mathematical statistics usually announces PhD positions in April/May and occasionally in November. Accepted PhD students are also given financial support.

3. Courses in the PhD programme (this and/or previous academic years)

Courses in the PhD programme

4. Ongoing and potential PhD projects

Some suggestions for new PhD students

5. Seminars

In order to widen their general scope, graduate students are expected to be regular visitors to the seminars given at the Department .