YESI Fellows

The YESI Fellows scheme provides support for University of York (UoY) staff and collaborators (YESI Fellows) to undertake short projects developing knowledge exchange and research activities in environmental sustainability. 

These projects accelerate activities between UoY researchers and our local and international partners. The scheme is open to applicants from across the University of York.

YESI Knowledge Exchange, Discipline Hopping and International Fellows scheme 2024-2025 - Calls now open!

YESI is delighted to launch its Knowledge Exchange, Discipline Hopping and International Fellows schemes for 2024-2025, with investment from the University’s Environmental Sustainability at York (ESAY) initiative.

Knowledge Exchange scheme: funding teams of researchers undertaking knowledge exchange activities with end users in the field of environmental sustainability, and aligned with one or more of the YESI themes (Environment & Health; Resilient Socio-ecological Systems; Food, Water & Waste), one of the partners must be from the University of York. 

Discipline Hopping scheme: teams of University of York researchers will collaborate to explore new synergies or avenues of inquiry that enhance interdisciplinary working around environmental science challenges.  This funding covers collaborations across the Arts and Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences.

International Fellows scheme: provides an opportunity for University of York (UoY) staff and International academic partners to visit each other’s institution to: 

• foster new professional relationships and develop interdisciplinary ways of working on environmental sustainability issues, 
• collaborate on new research proposals and outputs, and
• build capacity and international networks. 

To apply

If you are interested in applying for one of these schemes, please read the call guidelines documents for further information.  If you would like to find colleagues to work with on your project, the YESI Community Directory is a good place to start your search. 

YESI Knowledge Exchange Fellows 2024-25

• Call guidelines 
• Application form

YESI Discipline Hopping Fellows 2024-25

• Call guidelines 
• Application form

YESI International Fellows 2024-25

• Call guidelines 
• Application form
  • International applicants need to collaborate with UoY applicants to complete the application form.  Application form and call guidelines .pdf provided for information only.

Application deadline for all calls: Monday 4 November 2024, 12:00 noon.