News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
The Royal Society Career Development Fellowship (CDF) is a four-year, postdoctoral research fellowship that aims to support the retention in STEM of researchers from underrepresented backgrounds. The scheme will initially run as a pilot with researchers from Black heritage. Research must be within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not … Continue reading Royal Society Career Development Fellowship
The University Research Data Management Policy has been revised. You should make yourself aware of the Policy as it applies to all research conducted by University staff and postgraduate researchers (PGRs). Updated guidance on research data management is available via Research Data Management: a practical guide. The Open Research team helps researchers in both understanding … Continue reading Revised University Research Data Management Policy
Our Supporting Transitions into PGR Project (STiPP) is investigating how offer holders can be better supported to make the transition from study or work to starting a postgraduate research project. If you are a new or current PGR, please take part in our short survey to improve things for future applicants. Deadline: 10 November 2023.
The Open Research team (Library, Archives and Learning Services) has launched a newsletter to keep staff and postgraduate researchers updated on open research activities across disciplines at York and elsewhere. The first issue includes links to a short survey on open research awareness and engagement at the University, as well as information about drop-in community clinics, online … Continue reading Open research at York: newsletter, survey and International Open Access Week
Are you looking for funding for an extra curricular project in your department, college, club or society? Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of the University of York, funds are available to support you through two different channels. YuFund: apply for a grant YuFund is supported by donations from alumni and friends of … Continue reading Funding available for student-led groups and projects
If you’re considering job opportunities in sectors outside academia you might be interested in attending our Semester 1 recruitment fairs from next week. They give you the chance to explore graduate schemes with large employers in a range of work areas and sectors and the chance to meet employers. Most employers will not explicitly be … Continue reading Come to the Careers Fairs
If your PhD is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), at least in part, you are eligible for this free training. Bayesian methods for ecological and environmental modellingEdinburgh 22-26 January 2024Wallingford (nr. Oxford) 18-22 March 2024 Free for NERC-funded PhD and professionalsAccommodation included and travel costs will be reimbursed. This interactive course will … Continue reading Free Bayesian modelling training in January and March 2024
The Department of Language and Linguistic Science’s Languages for All (LfA) programme runs year-long extracurricular language courses from October to May. LfA courses are open to students, staff and members of the public as an opportunity to study a variety of languages, ranging from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian and Spanish. Registration … Continue reading Interested in learning a language?
The York Policy Engine (TYPE) is the University of York’s specialist policy engagement unit. They connect people, ideas and evidence to drive policy change in the pursuit of public good. TYPE is offering an exciting opportunity to fund up to 6 Policy Associates in 2023/24. Associate Scheme Overview: The Policy Associates scheme provides a structured, … Continue reading Job opportunity at The York Policy Engine
Santander is providing the opportunity to win one of 50 research grants worth £1,000 each to staff at UK universities conducting any form of research and postgraduate students at any UK university. Applications are open now until the 12 October 2023 There is no limit on the number of applicants per university The grants will be awarded … Continue reading A chance to win one of 50 research grants worth £1,000
