Call for Applications: Gatsby Bridging Programme (maths summer school)
I-Chun
22 June - 7 August 2026 (London, UK; in-person attendance only)
www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/gatsby/study-and-work/gatsby-bridging-programme
The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit at UCL is running an intensive, 7-week mathematics summer school "Gatsby Bridging Programme".
The programme is designed for penultimate-/final-year undergraduates and Master’s students (incl. recent graduates) who wish to pursue a postgraduate research degree in theoretical neuroscience or foundational machine learning but whose degree course lacks a strong mathematical focus. Participants will attend interactive lectures and actively participate in problem-solving sessions and tutorials to develop a solid grounding in mathematics skills and intuition necessary to enter these fields.
We aim to be inclusive and to increase the diversity of students entering both fields. We strongly encourage applications from students in underrepresented groups in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics. A small number of bursaries are available to students who may find it difficult to participate for financial reasons.
Applications open on 19 January and close on 16 February 2026 - we may need to stop accepting applications earlier if the number received exceeds our capacity to review.
We are hosting an information webinar on Friday 23 January 2026 (10-11AM GMT), featuring programme instructors who will provide an overview of the programme and answer your questions live. You will learn what the programme is about, who the programme is for, what the programme does not cover, how a participant should prepare before the programme starts, etc. This webinar is the perfect opportunity to hear directly from the instructors, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of whether the programme is for you and how it may enrich your academic journey. Click here to register for the Information Webinar
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Best,
I-Chun (Scientific Programme Manager, Gatsby Unit)