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Postgraduate research funding

These scholarships and studentships are available to postgraduate researchers in the Department of History of Art.

Your chosen course, level of study and other aspects of your status may all affect your eligibility for the opportunities listed here.

AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship – Exporting JMW Turner, c.1910–1966 with Tate and the University of York

This project examines the international circulation, display and critical reassessment of the work of British artist JMW Turner (1775–1851) during the first half of the twentieth century. It will be jointly supervised by Dr Amy Concannon (Tate Britain) and Dr Richard Johns (University of York).

Funding
Home tuition fees + stipend of £21,805 + additional allowance and expenses up to £2,900/year (for four years)
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Wednesday 27 May 2026, 11.59pm BST
Open to
International (including EU), International (non-EU) and UK (home) students
Number available
1

AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship – Exporting JMW Turner, c.1910–1966 with Tate and the University of York

Commonwealth Scholarship

The University of York is a host university for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Various opportunities are available throughout the year. The majority of awards are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Funding
various
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
Students from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize and more (see eligibility)

Commonwealth Scholarship

John Monash Scholarship

The John Monash Scholarship provides yearly funding to outstanding postgraduate taught and research students from Australia.

Funding
$100,000 AUD for each year of study (maximum $300,000 AUD)
Academic year
2027/28
Open to
Students from Australia
Number available
10-20

John Monash Scholarship

Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

The Tan Kah Kee Scholarship offers postgraduate scholarships for Singapore citizens and permanent residents pursuing full-time PhD or Masters degrees.

Funding
$12,000
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
Students from Singapore

Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund Lånekassen

The Ministry provides grants and loans for higher education study outside of the Nordic region.

Funding
Various
Academic year
2025/26
Open to
Students from Norway

Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund Lånekassen

Overseas PhD Scholarships for University of the Punjab in service non-PhD teachers

This scholarship is aimed at candidates who have secured a PhD place for at a university ranked in the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings.

Funding
TBC
Academic year
2025/26
Open to
Students from Pakistan

Overseas PhD Scholarships for University of the Punjab in service non-PhD teachers

Extracurricular funding

While not directly related to your studies, these opportunities can help you get the most from your time at York.

Yorkshire Bach Choir

We are now accepting applications for our choral scholarship scheme. The 12-month scholarships will be open to all four voice parts.

Funding
£500 (to be paid in 2 instalments, one in December, one in June)
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

Yorkshire Bach Choir

York Minster Choral Scholarships

York Minster offers choral scholarships lasting 12 months or longer.

Funding
Up to £8,000 per annum
Academic year
2026/27
Open to
International (including EU) and UK (home) students

York Minster Choral Scholarships

Previous funding opportunities

These opportunities are closed to applications. They may reopen in future years.

Postgraduate fees and funding