Ohio State University Math Doctoral Program
The Ohio State University Department of Mathematics invites you to learn more about their Doctoral Program in Mathematics.
Academic Profile
Over eighty active graduate faculty on the Columbus and regional campuses are available to guide dissertation research. Virtually every area of theoretical mathematics is represented in their program, including number theory, ergodic theory, algebraic and differential geometry, combinatorics, foundational math, real and complex analysis, differential equations, topology, and various algebraic subfields. Prominent areas in applied mathematics are mathematical biology, topological data analysis, scientific computing, and fluid dynamics.
Preparation and Tracks
Prospective students can choose between the theoretical track and the applied track in their applications to our PhD program. The tracks differ in the first- and second-year course requirements but later merge to provide the same research opportunities. Applicants for the theoretical track should have completed year-long sequences in real analysis and abstract algebra, and those for the applied track are expected to have had at least one-semester courses in real analysis, advanced linear algebra, and computational science.
Training and Outcomes
Their graduate program fosters a highly active research environment in which students are introduced to cutting edge research topics, routinely publish papers, forge collaborations, travel to conferences, and organize their own research seminars. The majority of their recent PhD graduates have placed in competitive post-doctoral positions at strong research schools. Examples from recent years include IAS Princeton, Stanford, UCLA, UCSD, ETH-Zurich, Brown, Michigan, and Northwestern, as well as many other renowned state and international universities. Students interested in non-academic careers benefit from industry-oriented lecture series and further professional training organized by their Erdos Institute. Recent non-academic placements include Google, Facebook, Amazon, NSA, and prestigious financial institutions.
Mentoring and Student Community
Our program places a strong emphasis on mentoring at all levels, following best practices of the National Math Alliance. Besides their formal academic advisors, beginning doctoral students are assigned faculty and peer mentors as desired who will coach them through their transition into graduate school. Their lively and collaboration graduate student community includes active student chapters of the AWM and SIAM, local student groups such as their Math Grad Student Association and their LGBTQ+ Math Alliance, as well as numerous student organized seminars and working groups.
Support
All doctoral students in good standing are guaranteed support as Graduate Teaching Associates for at least six years. Numerous funding opportunities without teaching duties include university fellowships as well as departmental and grant funded research associateships. Each semester, about 40% of their PhD students are supported on average through positions without teaching duties, allowing them to focus entirely on research.
Autumn 2023 Application Deadline: December 5, 2022*
The Department of Mathematics PhD program accepts applications for Autumn Semester admission only. Their application opens on October 1st each year for applications to begin the program the following fall. There are two categories of applicants: Regular Applicants and Standby Applicants.
Regular Applicants: In order to have a competitive opportunity for maximum funding by the department and/or the OSU Graduate School, both domestic and international applicants must have their online application submitted by December 5th.
*Standby Applicants: Prospective students may submit applications beyond the December 5th deadline date, however there is no guarantee that they will be reviewed by the Graduate Recruitment Committee (GRC). The deadline for Standby Applicants is January 28, 2023. Standby applications are reviewed on a space-available basis only.
PhD students are required to arrive 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the Autumn Semester in order to participate in the preparatory Headstart Training Program. Exceptions can be made only for students who are offered university fellowships.
Please visit https://math.osu.edu/grad/future for much more information!
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Mathematics (MA 102)
The Ohio State University
231 W. 18th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone: (614) 292-6274
Fax: (614) 292-1479
Email: grad-info@math.osu.edu