PhD Application Workshop

Posted on 18 October 2022

York Law School: 25th November 2022  Are you thinking about applying to do a PhD?  Would you like some help in developing a strong application for a studentship at York Law School?

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.