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Postgraduate research funding

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

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

Some of the funding options below are part of Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). These offer unique opportunities for postgraduate researchers, including specialised research training and professional development skills.

We regularly receive funding for PhD projects from research councils the Economic and Social Research Council, Medical Research Council, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, charities, the EU, and private companies. Funding normally covers research costs and tuition fees, and provides a maintenance grant for living expenses. Some PhD projects already have specific funding allocated to them (eg, from a grant). In other cases, supervisors do not have pre-arranged funding—these students can enter the departmental studentship competition.

Joan Samuels Scholarship

Two awards, to be paid as a living cost stipend, for two postgraduate taught students or postgraduate researchers with a disability each academic year.

Funding
£1,000
Academic year
2026/27
Application deadline
Friday 30 October 2026, 12am GMT
Open to
International (including EU), International (non-EU) and UK (home) students
Number available
1

Joan Samuels Scholarship

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