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University of York PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 114 University of York PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Funded Biology Masters by Research: Investigating environmental factors to influence flowering in sugar beet (Generation Research)

Lead supervisor: Prof Seth Davis,. Co-supervisors: Dr James Ronald. What do we want and what will you do?. ‍We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate to join a cutting-edge research group in the Department of Biology at University of York. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S J Davis, Dr J Ronald
 16 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research opportunities in the Department of Politics

The Department of Politics is at the heart of current thinking, research and debate, and home to a prestigious, lively and international community. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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MSc by Research in Biology : How Have Plant Clock Genes Evolved to Shape Seasonality? (Plant Chronobiology Hub)

Primary Supervisor. Prof Seth Davis. Co-Supervisors. Dr Daphne Ezer and Dr James Ronald. Circadian clocks help living organisms keep time across the day and night. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S J Davis, Dr D Ezer, Dr J Ronald
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research in Biology - Energy-efficient greenhouses for UK food security (Plant Chronobiology Hub)

Primary Supervisor. Dr Daphne Ezer. Co-supervisors. Dr Sven Batke and Prof Seth Davis. Greenhouses offer the UK a way to produce fresh fruit and vegetables that are usually ill-adapted to the UK climate, therefore improving UK food security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Ezer, Dr S Batke, Prof S J Davis
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research in Biology - Editing Seasonal Time: CRISPR Analysis of Flowering-Time Regulators (Plant Chronobiology Hub)

Primary Supervisor. Prof Seth Davis. Co-supervisors. Dr Daphne Ezer and Dr James Ronald. About the project. Plants flower at the right time of year by using the circadian clock to measure day length and convert seasonal cues into development. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S J Davis, Dr D Ezer, Dr J Ronald
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research in Biology - Sensing temperature over time (Plant Chronobiology Hub)

Primary Supervisor. Dr Daphne Ezer. Co - Supervisors. Prof Seth Davies and Dr James Ronald. Climate change is dramatically affecting global seasonal temperature patterns. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Ezer, Prof S J Davis, Dr J Ronald
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Scaling Generalization: Autonomous Intelligent Agents for the ARC-AGI Challenge

Introduction. You will have complete freedom to define your research direction within the broader AI landscape. from core methods to applications, and from theory to systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Banerjee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PINZ CDT PhD Studentship: Development of Continuous Flow Reactor System for CO2 Hydrogenation to Acetic Acid and Ethanol

Overview. Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies offer a route to sustainable chemical production by transforming captured CO. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Duckett, Prof R E Douthwaite, Prof J Lee
 23 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Model-based assurance of AI for safety-critical applications

This funded PhD opportunity is open to individuals eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK (Home) rate. The automotive industry is undergoing a radical transformation driven by the pursuit of highly automated driving, promising enhanced safety and accessibility. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Burton
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research opportunities in Language and Linguistic Science

The study of language and linguistics provides a window on the mind, on people, and on society. We develop linguistic theories that are grounded in diverse and novel forms of empirical data, and we strive to ensure that research leads to real-world applications and societal impact. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of Philosophy

Our Department is at the forefront of philosophy research. We have world-leading academic staff and strong research links with other universities. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of English and Related Literature

The Department of English and Related Literature is a world-leading department. 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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Research opportunities in the Department of Archaeology

The Department of Archaeology at York is a vibrant research community and a centre of excellent research-led teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the 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 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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