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AIMS PhD Training Programme at African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa, South Africa

Programme overview

The AIMS PhD Training Programme provides advanced, specialised research training within the AIMS Research Centre ecosystem for graduates of a Master's degree. Students receive supervision and mentorship from AIMS Resident Researchers and partner-university academics. Because AIMS is not a degree-granting institution, students are formally registered with the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University or the University of the Western Cape.

Faculty: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences  |  Department: AIMS Research Centre  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Doctoral research within AIMS Research Centre groups, with seminars, collaborative projects and workshops and conferences hosted at the centre. Students often serve as Teaching Assistants and can take part in incoming and outgoing research exchanges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to students who have completed a Master's or equivalent degree. Positions and application procedures are advertised on the AIMS website as they become available.

Positions for MSc and PhD studies at the AIMS Research Centre are advertised as they become available.

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