Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the Fully Funded PhD Studentship offered by the York School of Architecture in UK. The application is now open for the academic year 2025/2026.
Applicants must hold a strong academic background in architecture, engineering, environmental science, or related fields, with a keen interest in sustainability, life-cycle assessment, or modular/timber construction. They should meet the University of York’s PhD entry and English language requirements and be willing to travel regularly to Canada for research and collaboration. Open to UK, EU, and international applicants.
The University of York is a dynamic, research-intensive public university in York, England, established in 1963. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, known for combining academic excellence with social purpose. The university has over 20,000 students and 5,000 staff, offering outstanding teaching and research, recognized by a Gold rating for teaching excellence. Its research covers diverse global challenges and places the university among the UK top 10 for research quality.
The University of York Information
Established in 1963, The University of York is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of York (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yorkshire and the Humber. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of York is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of York offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Applications should be submitted online through the University of York’s PhD application portal. Candidates should clearly state their interest in the York School of Architecture PhD studentship and attach a research proposal, CV, academic transcripts, and two references. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 30 November 2025, 12pm GMT.