University of Sussex PhD Informatics Studentship 2025

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

• Table of Content
• About University of Sussex
• PhD Informatics Studentship
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Informatics Studentship
• Requirements for PhD Informatics Studentship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Sussex

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.

PhD Informatics Studentship

Aim and Benefits of PhD Informatics Studentship

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 

Requirements for PhD Informatics Studentship Qualification

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. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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 

• Two academic references or referee contact details, including at least one reference from an academic institution if you have been a student within the last 5 years

• 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