PhD Application Workshop

We invite applications for attendance at a free online workshop for students considering applying for a studentship in 2023 at York Law School.

 What PGR funding is available?

• Students can apply to ESRC and AHRC for funding to undertake postgraduate research at York Law School
• We cannot, unfortunately, support non-UK applications for the above funding schemes this year
• Additional competitive schemes are available (see: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding/) 

What are the aims of the workshop?

• to help you draft a strong application for entry to the programme and for funding
• to offer support and feedback from members of YLS with experience of assessing PhD funding applications

Where will it take place? When does it start? When does it finish? 

• It will take place online via Zoom, involving group sessions and 1-2-1 mentoring
• Friday 25^th November 2022, 1pm to 4.30pm

Who should attend?

• you are considering applying to YLS to do a PhD
• you should have a 1^st or strong 2:1 degree in law or a related discipline,
• you’ll also have a strong Masters degree (though applicants currently undertaking Masters study will be considered too)
• we will consider applications for research in any area of legal studies

How do I apply?

• To apply, you must send an email to halliday@york.ac.uk including the following:
• A short curriculum vitae, including results for your degree(s)
• A short statement of your proposed doctoral topic (250 - 500 words)
• A short statement identifying any members of staff you think may be appropriate supervisors (100 words max)
• An indication of the likely funding scheme to which you would apply and why it is appropriate for you
• The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 11^th November, 2022 but we welcome early applications.