Funding for Research Programmes

Research funding comes from a variety of sources, mainly Research Councils, charities, industries or a combination of these. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis and usually only applicants with a 2:1 equivalent or higher are likely to be considered. Eligibility for the funding varies; many grants are limited to EU residents or even just UK nationals, depending upon the funding body. Details are given with specific project adverts.

  • PhD projects that have been approved for potential funding are advertised on our web pages and interested applicants are invited to submit their application for consideration.
  • A potential supervisor will arrange interviews and will inform an applicant if they are going to be nominated for funding.
  • The final decision is made by an awards panel in the Department of Chemistry. The panel usually meets around February to make awards for October starters. If any funding remains, a further panel meeting may take place around April.

Wild Fund Scholarships for students from outside the UK

Applications are invited from applicants outside of the UK for scholarships from the Department of Chemistry's Wild Fund.

University Scholarships

The University of York offers a variety of scholarships and awards which are awarded on a competitive basis.
Funding Opportunities for Overseas Students
Funding Opportunities for UK/EU Students

Other Funding Opportunities

There are also a range of external bodies that have funding opportunities to offer, and it is always advisable to do some research yourself as to the opportunities available from your own country. Further details of the organisations who may be able to offer funding can be found on the central University web pages.
External Funding Opportunities for Overseas Students
Other Funding Opportunities for UK/EU Students

Self funding

Applications are always welcome from students who are able to fund their own studies. If you have your own funds, you are not restricted to the projects that we advertise. The Department is interested to hear about your own research interests and ideas; most supervisors are happy to devise a project that can encompass your own research interest whilst still fitting in with the direction of their own research group.

Costs of postgraduate study