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Postgraduate Research School
Join our community of forward thinking academics as a postgraduate researcher (PGR).
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Explore this page to discover the extensive support and guidance we offer PGRs throughout your research degree.
Learn about the PGR journey and our dedicated support for researchers. Find a supervisor for your research and discover upcoming events and opportunities for postgraduate researchers.
Support and guidance
The Postgraduate Research School offers comprehensive support and direction to postgraduate researchers from the start to the completion of your research degree. This includes:
- A dedicated research skills training programme
- Admission support for domestic or international students
- Scholarships and funding support and advice PGRs and PGR supervisors
- Events and opportunities to come together with others on their postgraduate research journey
- Training and guidance for postgraduate research supervisors
- Flexible work space in our Graduate Centre on campus
Your PGR journey
Throughout your research degree, you will have set milestones and key points to help guide you in the right direction. Find out more about the PGR lifecycle by clicking the button below.
Our Commitment to Postgraduate Research 2026
We are committed to helping our postgraduate researchers to become future research leaders, producing impactful research that benefits society.
To find out more about our plan to grow and support postgraduate researchers, download Our Commitment to Postgraduate Research (PDF, 1.7MB).
Further information
Meet the PGR team
Find out about the members of staff who provide support and guidance at our Postgraduate Research School.
Find a supervisor
As a Postgraduate Researcher (PGR), you will be guided by experienced academics who are well-equipped to support your research goals.
Our research
Researchers at York St John are engaged in innovative and exciting projects across many different areas.
Support for research students
Find out about training, services and opportunities we offer our postgraduate researchers.
PGR events
Upcoming events and opportunities for Postgraduate Researchers.
Why choose York St John
Led by you, supported by us. Find out more about the postgraduate experience at York St John.
Spark: Postgraduate Research School magazine
View and download the latest issue of our annual magazine below:
