PhD Studentship: Mathematics PhD – System dynamics modelling of services for children with complex health needs
UCL
A fully-funded PhD is available from February 2027 to work with Professors Sonya Crowe, Christina Pagel and Nici Zimmermann on an Operational Research / System Dynamics project as part of the NIHR/EPSRC-funded SPROCKET Hub (Systems and Process Redesign and Optimisation at Childhood Key Events and Transitions). SPROCKET is a multidisciplinary hub bringing together experts in operational research, systems thinking, health services research, paediatric practice, implementation and evaluation, intervention design, c...
A fully-funded PhD is available from February 2027 to work with Professors Sonya Crowe, Christina Pagel and Nici Zimmermann on an Operational Research / System Dynamics project as part of the NIHR/EPSRC-funded SPROCKET Hub (Systems and Process Redesign and Optimisation at Childhood Key Events and Transitions). SPROCKET is a multidisciplinary hub bringing together experts in operational research, systems thinking, health services research, paediatric practice, implementation and evaluation, intervention design, c...
Opportunity details
A fully-funded PhD is available from February 2027 to work with Professors Sonya Crowe, Christina Pagel and Nici Zimmermann on an Operational Research / System Dynamics project as part of the NIHR/EPSRC-funded SPROCKET Hub (Systems and Process Redesign and Optimisation at Childhood Key Events and Transitions). SPROCKET is a multidisciplinary hub bringing together experts in operational research, systems thinking, health services research, paediatric practice, implementation and evaluation, intervention design, community facilitation, special educational needs, co-production, and parents of children with complex health needs. The Hub aims to transform services for children and young people with complex health needs. The student will develop System Dynamics simulation models to investigate factors influencing how children with complex health needs transition: from hospital to home, and when starting school or moving from primary to secondary school. Applicants should have an interest in System Dynamics (as developed by Jay Forrester) and be willing to work closely with stakeholders across healthcare, social care and education, alongside collaborators from multiple disciplines. About the Department The UCL Mathematics Department has a long and proud history dating back to 1826. Whilst approaching its 200th anniversary, the department is firmly focused on research that tackles modern questions and challenges. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), over 97% of papers reviewed were graded as 4* world leading or 3* internationally excellent. The Clinical Operational Research Unit (CORU) is a team within the Department of Mathematics dedicated to applying operational research, data science and mathematical modelling to problems in healthcare. To find out mor...
Eligibility
Applicants should have an interest in System Dynamics (as developed by Jay Forrester) and be willing to work closely with stakeholders across healthcare, social care and education, alongside collaborators from multiple disciplines. International applicants are welcome to apply. This studentship will include teaching assistant duties within the Department of Mathematics, so candidates must have a background degree with sufficient mathematics content to fulfil these duties. The minimum required qualification is an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operational Research, System Dynamics or other relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from another country.
Requirements
Applicants should have an interest in System Dynamics (as developed by Jay Forrester) and be willing to work closely with stakeholders across healthcare, social care and education, alongside collaborators from multiple disciplines. International applicants are welcome to apply. This studentship will include teaching assistant duties within the Department of Mathematics, so candidates must have a background degree with sufficient mathematics content to fulfil these duties. The minimum required qualification is an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operational Research, System Dynamics or other relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from another country.
Funding and benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students. Funding amount: tax-free stipend for 44 months, together with full tuition fees (home or international rate) for the same period, & a research training allowance; during the 2026/27 academic year the stipend amount is £1,983.75 per month.. This studentship provides a tax-free stipend for 44 months, together with full tuition fees (home or international rate) for the same period, and a research training allowance. During the 2026/27 academic year the stipend amount is £1,983.75 per month.
Required documents
research proposal
How to apply
You must apply through the UCL Postgraduate Applications portal. You should select Research Degree: Mathematics (degree code RRDMATSING01). In your application, list Sonya Crowe, Christina Pagel and Nici Zimmermann as supervisors in the “Proposal” section. You do not need to submit a research proposal. Instead, you should explain: Why you are interested in the SPROCKET project; Your motivation for pursuing a PhD; Relevant skills, experience and qualifications. For informal enquiries please contact maths.pgradmin@ucl.ac.uk Applications will be accepted up to 28 October 2026.
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Benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students. Funding amount: tax-free stipend for 44 months, together with full tuition fees (home or international rate) for the same period, & a research training allowance; during the 2026/27 academic year the stipend amount is £1,983.75 per month.. This studentship provides a tax-free stipend for 44 months, together with full tuition fees (home or international rate) for the same period, and a research training allowance. During the 2026/27 academic year the stipend amount is £1,983.75 per month.
Eligibility summary
Applicants should have an interest in System Dynamics (as developed by Jay Forrester) and be willing to work closely with stakeholders across healthcare, social care and education, alongside collaborators from multiple disciplines. International applicants are welcome to apply. This studentship will include teaching assistant duties within the Department of Mathematics, so candidates must have a background degree with sufficient mathematics content to fulfil these duties. The minimum required qualification is an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operational Research, System Dynamics or other relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from another country.
Requirements
Applicants should have an interest in System Dynamics (as developed by Jay Forrester) and be willing to work closely with stakeholders across healthcare, social care and education, alongside collaborators from multiple disciplines. International applicants are welcome to apply. This studentship will include teaching assistant duties within the Department of Mathematics, so candidates must have a background degree with sufficient mathematics content to fulfil these duties. The minimum required qualification is an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Operational Research, System Dynamics or other relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from another country.
Documents required
research proposal
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