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Apply to the STOR-i Programme Prerequisites Funding How to Apply Applications for 2027 entry are now open. 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 TechFirst pilot * through which we expect to offer annual stipends of approximately £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status. See below for further details. Why should you apply to STOR-i? 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 Prerequisites 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: Mathematics Statistics Physics Computer science Engineering 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 . English language requirements 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: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test conducted by the British Council, and achieve a balanced overall score of at least 7.0; or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and achieve a score of at least 600, a CBTOEFL of at least 250 and a iBTOEFL of at least 100. Funding 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: Home fee status students: STOR-i is part of the TechFirst pilot * , through which we will be offering stipends of approximately £30,000 for students eligible for home fee status and starting in October 2027. International: We have a limited number of studentships available for international fee status students. These studentships consist of full fees and a minimum stipend of approximately £23,805 for the MRes year. On successful completion of the MRes this will rise to approximately £24,805/£26,805 per year dependent on whether y