Oxford-Berlin Exchange (IRTG)
About the Oxford-Berlin Exchange
The International Research Training Group (IRTG) 2544 Stochastic Analysis in Interaction is a DFG-funded research initiative of the Berlin universities (FU, HU, and TU Berlin) and the Weierstrass institute with the University of Oxford.
Our vision and mission is to train a new generation of researchers in this vibrant field of stochastics that presents formidable theoretical challenges in its mathematical foundations and that breaths and grows through its applications. The fields of applications of particular interest to the 25 researchers from Berlin and Oxford are
- Mathematical Finance
- Natural Sciences
- Statistics and Machine Learning
Duration
The Oxford-Berlin Exchange may not exceed six months per student.
Procedure
Oxford to Berlin
Students wishing to travel to Berlin as part of their DPhil studies should first contact Professor Massimiliano Gubinelli (@email) and CC the relevant research group assistant (RGA), at this time that is Ariana Weldon (@email).
Once an expression of interest has been received, we will provide further details regarding funding, travel and contacts for our colleagues in Berlin. A minimum of one term’s notice is required for students wishing to take part in the exchange.
Selection
There will be a selection procedure to identify each year the four students from the Oxford graduate cohort whose research priorities are best served by a visit to the Berlin PIs. The students will receive reimbursement for travel to/from Oxford and accommodation in Berlin.
Funding
CDT students should first speak to the CDT Random Systems administrator (@email) to confirm available funding.
Where possible, and if required, complementary funding can be provided.
For departmental DPhil students, funding will be provided for all students selected to visit Berlin.
The amounts are:
- Airfare per student - £250
- Accommodation per student - £2,400
Funding must be agreed in advanced and approved by Professor Gubinelli. Please complete the form here.
Airfare can be booked by contacting your RGA (mentioned above) and cc’ing Professor Gubinelli for approval. When submitting an airfare purchase request, please ensure you provide all relevant passport information.
Accommodation should be claimed via SAPConcur. If you need assistance in paying for your accommodation in advance of your visit, please speak with your RGA. In some instances, we may be able to pay the accommodation via invoice to the department.
Under no circumstances will funding be paid into any student’s account prior to departure.
Berlin to Oxford
Berlin students must apply as Recognised Students and may only be supervised by an active member of academic faculty – this excludes post-doctoral researchers and retired faculty.
Deadline for applications
Due to the length of time it can take for visas and ATAS certificates to be issued, please note the following deadlines which show the latest date by which the Graduate Admissions team must receive your completed application in order for your visit to take place:
| Term of admission | Deadline if no visa required | Deadline if a visa is required | Deadline if visa and ATAS is required |
| Michaelmas 2024 (2024-25 entry) | Friday 23 August 2024 | Friday 19 July 2024 |
Friday 19 April 2024 |
| Hilary 2025 (2024-25 entry) | Friday 22 November 2024 | Friday 18 October 2024 |
Friday 19 July 2024 |
| Trinity 2025 (2024-25 entry) | Friday 14 February 2025 | Friday 24 January 2025 |
Friday 25 October 2024 |
No Recognisied Student applications will be processed from 10 December to 31 January.
How to apply:
- Contact a member of academic faculty to agree to supervise for the duration of your visit.
- Once agreed, contact Graduate Studies @email From this point, students’ only point of contact should be graduate studies.
- Complete necessary steps and documentation outlined by Graduate Studies for arriving at the department.
- Arrange an arrival at the department with your relevant documents and receive your university card. No student should arrive at the department without having spoken with Graduate Studies. Students who arrive without clearance from Graduate Studies may be asked to leave immediately.
FAQ
Students are permitted to undertake research and relevant activities as agreed with their home institution and host supervisor. This may include attending conferences and workshops, taking part in regular seminars or providing a talk a a regular seminar.
Visa questions should be addressed to the academic admin and graduate studies team. Requirements for visas and ATAS certificates should be discussed before travel plans are confirmed and before arrival at the department.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate is required by students of certain countries to study specific subjects in the UK. To check if you need an ATAS, please use the Gov.uk service. Students who require but have not obtained a valid ATAS certificate will not be permitted into the department. If an ATAS-required student arrives without a valid certificate, they will be asked to leave immediately.
Only Graduate Studies can provide clearance for recognised students to begin their work with faculty. Until clearance has been granted and students have received their university card, there should be no contact with supervising faculty related to research. Members of academic faculty cannot approve start dates prior to those given by Graduate Studies. Members of academic faculty cannot grant clearance to begin undertaking research and related activities.
If there is an issue prior to arriving at the department, students should contact Graduate Studies. If there are any issues once a student has arrived, they should first contact their supervisor and/or Professor Massimiliano Gubinelli.