PhD funding

We are one of the largest and most influential Sociology departments in the UK. Research is at the heart of what we do, and we pride ourselves on research that makes a difference and drives forwards knowledge and understanding of Sociology on a global scale.

The Department works to maximise the amount of financial support available to PhD students, and is proud to be able to offer a range of funding opportunities.

In addition to the opportunities listed below, you can find full information on postgraduate research funding at York, as well as external funding:

Funding opportunities

Our funding details update regularly, so any closed opportunities may soon become available again.

There are no scholarships or funding opportunities to show here right now. You may still be able to find a funding option that you are eligible for on our research degree funding pages.

China Scholarships Council joint research scholarships

We're pleased to offer up to ten joint-funded PhD scholarships in collaboration with the China Scholarships Council.

Funding: 100% of tuition fees for the full duration, which is typically three years; a grant for living costs; one return flight from China; UK visa fees
Academic year: 2023/24
Open to: Students from China
Number available: 10

York Graduate Research School (YGRS) PhD Scholarships

We're pleased to offer up to six fully-funded PhD scholarships for UK candidates who self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background.

Funding: Tuition fees at UK (home) rate; UKRI-aligned stipend; research training support grant
Academic year: 2023/24
Open to: UK (home) students
Number available: Up to 6 per year

ESRC White Rose Social Sciences DTP (WR DTP) Scholarships

The Economic and Social Research Council White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership is a collaboration across the social sciences at the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, York, Bradford, Sheffield Hallam, Hull and Manchester Metropolitan.

Funding: ESRC stipend (£17,668 in 2022/23) plus full fee waiver
Academic year: 2023/24
Application deadline: Wednesday 25 January 2023, 5pm GMT
Open to: International (including EU) and UK (home) students

ONAOSI Foundation postgraduate scholarships

We're proud to offer limited National Opera for the Assistance of Italian Health Orphans scholarships for students entering a one-year taught or research Masters.

Funding: Full tuition fee waiver
Academic year: 2022/23
Application deadline: Monday 20 June 2022, 11.59pm BST
Open to: Students from Italy
Number available: 3 plus two beneficiaries may obtain a 30% tuition