UAB Mathematics PhD with Full GTA Support for Fall 2027
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accepting applications for its Mathematics PhD for Fall 2027. The advertised GTA support includes a stipend, tuition award and health insurance, with research opportunities across analysis, partial differential equations, mathematical physics, probability, machine learning, differential geometry and other areas of pure and applied mathematics.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Mathematics is accepting applications for its Ph.D. programme for Fall 2027. Professor Atanas Stefanov highlighted opportunities across analysis, partial differential equations, mathematical physics, probability, machine learning, differential geometry and other areas of pure and applied mathematics.
The department's Ph.D. programme connects pure mathematics with diverse applications. Its research groups include mathematical physics, nonlinear analysis, probability and statistics, partial differential equations, scientific computing, topology and related areas.
Funding: the recruitment announcement advertises full graduate teaching-assistant support consisting of a stipend, tuition and health insurance. UAB confirms that admitted graduate applicants are considered for teaching assistantships and fellowships, assistantship holders receive a tuition award, and student health-insurance costs are covered. Awards are competitive, and the department notes that students may still be responsible for some fees.
Supported Ph.D. students receive first-year funding and may receive support for up to four additional years after the qualifying examination, subject to the department's academic-progress conditions. Applicants who submit by January 15 are also considered for the separate Graduate Fellow in the Arts and Sciences award, which currently provides USD 29,000 annually plus tuition and fees, typically for two years and subject to satisfactory progress.
Admissions timing: UAB Mathematics admits new Ph.D. students only for Fall. Submit by March 15, 2027 for full consideration for departmental financial support. The earlier January 15, 2027 date applies to consideration for the Graduate Fellow award.
Questions: consult the official admissions page or email Professor Atanas Stefanov at stefanov@uab.edu.
Benefits
- Competitive graduate teaching-assistant support including a stipend, tuition award and student health insurance.
- First-year support and potential continuation for up to four years after the qualifying examination, subject to academic-progress requirements.
- Consideration for the Graduate Fellow in the Arts and Sciences award when applying by January 15: USD 29,000 annually plus tuition and fees, typically for two years.
- Research opportunities across pure and applied mathematics, including analysis, PDEs, mathematical physics, probability, machine learning and differential geometry.
- Professional teaching experience through an assignment of up to 20 service hours per week for GTA recipients.
Eligibility summary
- Applicants should normally hold a BA or BS in Mathematics; an MA or MSc is helpful but not required.
- Strong proof-based coursework and a firm foundation in advanced calculus, algebra and topology are expected for direct Ph.D. admission.
- Applicants lacking the direct-entry background may be considered for the Mathematics MS and may transfer after passing the qualifying examination.
- UAB expects at least a B average in previous academic work.
- Teaching assistantships are available competitively to both U.S. citizens and international students.
- International applicants must satisfy UAB Graduate School English-language and other international-admission requirements.
Requirements
- Complete the UAB Graduate School online application for the Mathematics Ph.D.
- Submit the complete application by January 15 for Graduate Fellow consideration or by March 15 for full departmental financial-support consideration.
- Demonstrate appropriate proof-based mathematical preparation and research potential.
- International applicants must submit the required English-language evidence; UAB lists institution code 1856 for official TOEFL scores.
Documents required
- Academic records or transcripts.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Personal essay.
- Curriculum vitae or résumé.
- Official TOEFL score or other required international-applicant documentation, where applicable.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Provider: Department of Mathematics, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Admissions: https://www.uab.edu/cas/mathematics/graduate/phd/admissions Funding: https://www.uab.edu/cas/mathematics/graduate/financial-support Research areas: https://www.uab.edu/cas/mathematics/about-us/faculty-research-areas Professor Stefanov: https://www.uab.edu/cas/mathematics/people/faculty-directory/atanas-stefanov
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