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University of York PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 131 University of York PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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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Understanding looksmaxxing and how to mitigate its negative impact

University of York
Department of Psychology
A PhD position is available through the ERC funded project HATESHIELD awarded to Prof. Harriet Over. The position will start on April 1st 2027. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H Over
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research opportunities in the Department of Politics

University of York
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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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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Research opportunities in the Department of Psychology

University of York
Department of Psychology
Our Department of Psychology is a research-intensive department where students are taught by people at the forefront of their fields in well-equipped facilities. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Ultra Reliable Terrestrial / Non-Terrestrial 6G and Beyond Networks

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Communication Technologies
The upcoming Industry 5.0 and its vision for industrial automation have been continuously challenging the capability of the wireless infrastructure supporting such applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y chun, Prof D Grace
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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NERC Yorkshire Environmental Sciences - Doctoral Training Network (YES•DTN) - Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Environmental Research

University of York
Applications open Monday 17 November 2025. Closing date for submission of applications. Wednesday 7 January 2026. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  NERC Doctoral Training Partnership
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Funded PhD studentship in School Food Systems and Policy Research

University of York
Hull York Medical School
  Research Group: Centre for Health and Population Sciences
The Hull York Medical School at the University of York invites applications for a funded PhD studentship to deliver a project that focuses on school food, inequalities and health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Bryant
 26 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Building across Boundaries: A 3D cell atlas of graft formation between C₃ and C₄ grasses

University of York
Department of Biology
Overarching Question. How do cells from two evolutionarily distant plants recognise one another, reprogramme their identities and ultimately build a functional connection?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PS Singh, Prof J Hibberd
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC Mobility DTP in Leadership and Excellence in Circular, Resource-efficient, Sustainable Manufacturing

University of York
Department of Chemistry
We're offering fully funded 1 year MSc by Research and flexible 4 year PhD studentships within chemical, biological and allied sciences at the University of York. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
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ECOSOLUTIONS PhD Programme

University of York
Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges?. Do you want to help create non-toxic environments that benefit society and nature alike?. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  NERC Doctoral Training Partnership
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Project 19 - Quantifying In-Sewer Chemical Attenuation to Improve Environmental Exposure Models (John Wilkinson, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Investigate how chemicals are transformed and removed as they travel through sewer networks, combining real-world monitoring, environmental chemistry and modelling to improve predictions of their eventual release into the environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Wilkinson, Prof JS Snape, Dr J Mosely, Dr K Endersby, Dr S Harrison, Dr Cansu Uluseker
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Project 17 - Reducing chemical pollution through future farming systems: Understanding consumers' responses to underutilized crops and implications for the environment. (Eleanor Jew, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic environments that benefit society and nature alike?… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Jew, Prof T Webb, Dr Martha Villamizar Velez
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Project 16 - Investigating the potential of regenerative agriculture to reduce environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions through reducing chemical fertiliser, herbicide and pesticide inputs (Ben Keane, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic environments that benefit society and nature alike?… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr BK Keane, Prof J Edmondson, Dr R Wade, Prof P Chapman
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Project 15 - Wildfires, Ecological Restoration and Chemical Risk (Kate Arnold, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic environments that benefit society and nature alike?… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Arnold, Prof J Edmondson, Dr P Robinson
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Project 9 - Bridging technology and environmental regulation: refining environmental risk assessments for precision plant protection technologies (Jason Snape, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Do you want to work at the forefront of science helping to quantify the ecological, societal and economic benefits of precision-based agriculture?. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof JS Snape, Dr S Harrison, Dr AA Alix, Dr E Corbett, Prof L Emberson, Dr Jacky Chaplow
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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