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University of York PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 103 University of York PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of York

Find your breakthrough at York. Part of the Russell Group, York is recognised worldwide for inspirational, life-changing research, ranked 10th in the UK for research excellence in the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). With eight departments in the top 5 and twelve in the top 10 for research impact, York offers an outstanding environment for doctoral study. Our research-led culture ensures that PhD candidates work alongside experts shaping knowledge across disciplines. Based in the historic city of York, our green campus combines cutting-edge facilities with a vibrant postgraduate community - giving you the space, support and connections to take your research further. Our community is warm, welcoming, and wonderfully diverse, bringing together students from over 150 countries. You’ll be part of an inclusive and collaborative environment - from regular seminars to lively social events, with countless opportunities to connect with others, exchange perspectives and feel truly supported.

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PhD Studentship in Quantum Networking

University of York
Department of Computer Science
Background / Introduction. Quantum networking aims to interconnect quantum devices through quantum channels, enabling ultra-secure communications, distributed quantum computing, and network-enhanced sensing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Pirandola
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Self-Evolving Embodied AI: Spatial Intelligence and Continual Robot Learning

University of York
Department of Computer Science
Background. Recent advances in foundation models are enabling a new generation of embodied AI systems that can perceive, reason about and interact with the physical world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DL Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Driven Approaches to Real-Time Spatial Audio for Augmented Reality

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Communication Technologies
The future of Augmented Reality (AR) will be shaped as much by sound as by visuals. For AR to feel truly immersive, virtual sound sources must blend seamlessly with the listener’s real acoustic environment, preserving naturalness, depth, and spatial coherence. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Kearney
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Social-ecological History of East African Mountain Ecosystems

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
The AFRI-CAN project explores the interlinked interactions of human systems and mountain ecosystems understood as mountain socioecological systems (MtSES) by combining state-of-the-art modelling, interdisciplinary insights and valuation assessments of nature contributions to people to co-produce pathways for sustainable mountain futures. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Marchant, Dr T Kabora, Prof L Gillson
 25 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research opportunities at York Law School

University of York
Department of Law
York Law School is at the forefront of legal education and research thanks to our innovative teaching and a forward thinking approach. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Centre for Women’s Studies

University of York
Centre for Women's Studies
The Centre for Women's Studies (CWS) is a leading interdisciplinary centre for feminist and gender-oriented research. Located in our own dedicated space, our core members of staff are all prominent feminist academics. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Neural Cellular Automata for Top-Down Engineering of Self-Organising Systems

University of York
Department of Computer Science
About the Project. Self-organisation is a property of many natural systems, where local interactions among individuals give rise to patterns and behaviours at the global level—for example, flocks of birds collectively avoiding a predator, or the collective decision-making process of honey bees' nest site selection [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Stovold
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research opportunities in Computer Science

University of York
Department of Computer Science
Our Department of Computer Science has a strong international reputation for conducting research that has real impact, tackles fundamental questions and addresses interdisciplinary problems which face today's computer scientists. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  Computing PhD Programme
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Research opportunities in the Centre for Medieval Studies

University of York
Centre for Medieval Studies
As the oldest interdisciplinary centre for postgraduate study of the Middle Ages in the UK, the Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) offers world-class teaching from expert academics. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of English and Related Literature

University of York
Department of English and Related Literature
The Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York is ranked highly for its field-defining research. One of the UK's largest graduate schools, we are proud to have built a welcoming, international community with a global outlook. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Asteroseismology from Surface to Core: Unveiling the inner workings of pulsating stars from diverse observations.

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
Asteroseismology is the study of pulsational and vibrational physics in stars. The recent explosion of data from ground- and space- based facilities has driven new techniques and understanding of the otherwise impenetrable interiors of stars. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr EB Brunsden
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Research opportunities in business, management, actuarial science and finance

University of York
The York Management School
Our PhD in Management programmes offer high-quality training and support to help you unleash your curiosity and develop key skills to support a career in academia, industry, consultancy or research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Business Research Programme
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Research opportunities in Mathematics

University of York
Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at York offers a thriving research environment in which to study for a PhD. We combine world-class mathematical and interdisciplinary research with high-quality teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Maths Research Programme
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Research opportunities in Social Policy and Social Work

University of York
Department of Social Policy and Social Work
We draw on research excellence and expertise in social policy, social work and public management. Our key research areas cover the following themes. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of Environment and Geography

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
At the University of York Environment and Geography department we supervise a wide range of PhDs in the natural, economic and social sciences that address many of the current, pressing environmental issues of the day. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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