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:
- Study UK
- US Direct Loans
- The Leverhulme Trust
- Commonwealth Scholarships
- White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership Scholarships
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.
AHRC White Rose College of the Arts and Humanities (WRoCAH) Open Competition Studentships
The Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded White Rose College of the Arts and Humanities Open Competition scholarships suit student-led PhD projects within the AHRC remit of Histories, Cultures and Heritage, Creative and Performing Arts, and Languages and Literature.
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) WRoCAH Collaborative Doctoral Awards
A Doctoral Training Partnership of the Universities of York, Leeds and Sheffield
BBSRC White Rose DTP (WR DTP) in Mechanistic Biology
This prestigious Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council-funded Doctoral Training Partnership and its strategic application brings together world-class molecular and cellular bioscience centres at the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York.
BBSRC White Rose DTP (WR DTP) in Mechanistic Biology: Diverse Talent Scholarships
The White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive environment within its postgraduate research programme. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for a fully-funded PhD scholarship as part of the White Rose DTP.
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.
NERC DTP in Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment (ACCE)
This prestigious Natural Environment Research Council-funded Doctoral Training Partnership brings together the very best in environmental, ecological and evolutionary research.
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.
Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities
With generous funding from the Wolfson Foundation, the Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships fund doctoral research in three Subject Disciplines: History, Literature and Languages.
York Graduate Research School (YGRS) PhD Scholarships
We're pleased to offer up to six fully-funded PhD scholarships in collaboration with the York Graduate Research School (YGRS).
Who to contact
For information on any of the funding sources mentioned here please contact:
Student Support Administrator
+44 (0)1904 323234