PhD Scholarships in Department of Education

The Department of Education at the University of York has 3 Departmental PhD Studentships available for students wishing to commence a three-year full-time PhD programme in October 2023 in one of the Departmental research groups:

• Centre for Research in Language Learning and Use (CReLLU)
• Centre for Research on Education & Social Justice (CRESJ)
• Psychology in Education Research Centre (PERC)
• University of York Science Education Group (UYSEG)

We are keen to receive applications from candidates who wish to work with a specific member of staff on (or very closely aligned with) a named research project outlined by that member of staff. Applications from candidates with high quality research proposals on other research topics will also be considered. All candidates will need to submit a research proposal, approximately 1,500 words in length, as part of the application process.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and minority ethnic; disabled; LGBTQI+; and/or care-experienced.

Full details of our research groups and staff are available on our website at: https://www.york.ac.uk/education/. Details of named research projects can be found here: https://www.york.ac.uk/education/postgraduate/phd/research-projects/ 

The award includes the cost of tuition fees (Home rate) and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

How to apply

For more information and details of how to apply: https://www.york.ac.uk/education/postgraduate/scholarships/ 

Applicants must ensure that they have completed the scholarship application procedure by the deadline of 5 May 2023. Applicants must be eligible to pay Home tuition fees and be able to commence full-time study in October 2023.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in the week commencing 12th June 2023.

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