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mathematics education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 90 mathematics education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

E-assessment for Mathematics Education

University of Southampton

Faculty of Social Sciences

This proposed PhD project will focus on advancing automated assessment in secondary or tertiary mathematics education through the use of modern e-assessment software like STACK – a computer algebra–based assessment system. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Davies

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Mathematics Anxiety and arithmetic strategy flexibility in primary school children (Ref: LN/SR-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

A growing body of research suggests that emotional factors play a significant role in shaping how children learn and apply mathematical concepts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Rossi, Dr J Eaves

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Designing the teaching of problem-solving tactics in school mathematics (Ref: LN/CF-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

A project in this area will aim to improve our knowledge about effective teaching of problem solving in school mathematics. Research suggests that although expert problem solvers use a variety of domain-general problem-solving strategies (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Foster

30 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Understanding the relationship between patterning and mathematics (Ref: LN/JE-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

Patterning refers to the ability to notice regularities in sequences (e.g. ABABAB, ABAABAAB, where the As and Bs might be colours or shapes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Eaves, Dr I Xenidou-Dervou

1 July 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

How do we acquire number names in a second language? (Ref: LN/MJB-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

Learning the number system of a new language is more than memorising vocabulary, it is a window into how languages encode numerical concepts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MJ Bisson

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

How can spatial skills improve mathematics learning? (Ref: LN/IC-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

Difficulties in learning mathematics emerge early in education and are robust over time. The number of students not reaching basic levels of mathematics achievement remains a major societal challenge, at a time when societies are increasingly demanding mathematics skills due to scientific and industrial progress. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Coolen

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

PhD (in-person or online) and iPhD (in-person) in Education at the University of Southampton-Shape Policy, Influence Practice

University of Southampton

Faculty of Social Sciences

Help to shape the future of education through our research degrees at Southampton. Explore new ideas that can have an impact on practice as you develop your professional skills. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding PhD Research Programme

Doctorates in Education and Lifelong Learning

University of East Anglia

School of Education and Lifelong Learning

Doctorates in Education and Lifelong Learning. UEA’s School of Education and Lifelong Learning is one of the UK's premier centres for teaching and research in professional education and training. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

PhD programmes in Education

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Education to masters and doctoral level. Be part of an innovative and creative learning environment with student supports, graduate skills training and a range of financial supports. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

How do the languages that we speak affect numerical processing and mathematics achievement? (Ref: LN/IXD-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

A growing body of research suggests that different aspects of language influence the way we think about, represent, and apply numbers and mathematical concepts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Xenidou-Dervou, Dr J Bahnmüller

7 January 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

The development of young children’s understanding of multi-digit numbers (Ref: LN/JB-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

Once children have become proficient in using small numbers, they are faced with new challenges as soon as numbers get bigger. One of these challenges concerns the place-value structure of multi-digit numbers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Bahnmüller

7 January 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

PhD Opportunities at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University

National Institute of Education, Singapore

PhD Opportunities

The National Institute of Education welcomes prospective PhD students who aspire to be broadly prepared for work both in and outside of education. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Singapore PhD Programme

PhDs in Education

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Institute of Education

Our research aims to improve policy and practice in education locally, regionally and internationally. We invite applications for research study in any of our research strengths: . Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

Development, Fostering, and Assessment of Mathematical Creativity

National Institute of Education, Singapore

PhD Opportunities

Research Group: Mathematical Creativity Lab

Rational and background. Mathematical creativity is widely recognised as a key outcome of mathematics education. However, how it develops over time, how it can be fostered through pedagogical approaches, and how it can be reliably assessed remain insufficiently understood. Read more

Supervisor: Dr ZY Zhang

29 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Mathematics PhD

University College London

Department of Mathematics

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. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Maths Research Programme

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