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Scholarship details

Width parameters for matroids
Study levels Ph D
Close date Monday, 22 September 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

This project explores width parameters for matroids, focusing on contraction-depth and aims to generalise known results for representable matroids to all matroids. It seeks to develop an analogue of contraction-depth that behaves well under duality.

Entry requirements

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm 22 September 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.