York Graduate Research School

The York Graduate Research School (YGRS) connects more than 2,000 postgraduate researchers (PGRs) across all disciplines and brings together the support you need to make the most of your research project.

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Welcome to new PGRs!

See our information for all new postgraduate researchers (PGRs) for details of all the services and support available to you and the things you'll need to do as you start out on your research journey - including booking your place at our induction event!

Latest newsletter

Read our news round-up in the latest YGRS newsletter, including details of YGRS winning an 'Outstanding contribution to postgraduate student wellbeing' award, the opportunity to buddy a new PGR, writing retreats, careers workshops and more.

News, events and opportunities

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Come to the YGRS induction event

The next YGRS induction event takes place on Friday 23 September 2022 - book your place now for an introduction or refresher on all the support available to you.

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Cost of living increases to stipends for UKRI and UoY funded PGRs for 22/23

The UKRI has announced their decision to increase the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend. For those on scholarships funded by the University, York is committed to matching the uplift in PhD stipends, whilst exploring other options to support PGRs impacted by cost of living increases.

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Worried about the impact of Covid-19 on your research programme?

Various contingency measures remain in place to help you deal with any impact that Covid-19 may have had on your research and consequently on progression, submission and examination.