University of Leeds

School of Music Opportunity Research Scholarship

The School of Music at the University of Leeds invites applications for the School of Music Opportunity Research Scholarship from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2026/27. The scholarship is specifically open to prospective postgraduate researchers from Black, Asian and other minoritised ethnic groups who are eligible for the Home/UK rate of tuition fees. One award is available each year for applicants who have been offered a PhD place in the School of Music. The School of Music at the University of Leeds has an international reputation for research, bringing together a community of acclaimed scholars, composers and performers. Applications are especially welcomed that connect to the School's core research areas: Music as Culture (musicology exploring music within historical, theoretical, literary, aesthetic, technological, popular, and interdisciplinary contexts), Music Science and Technology (including music psychology, wellbeing, technology, instrument studies, sound studies), Making Music (composition, performance, practice-based research), and Pedagogic Research in Music. The award provides full academic fees and a maintenance grant (£20,780 in Session 2025/26) for full-time study, with part-time awards pro-rata. Full-time awards provide full fees for 3 years and a maintenance award for 3.5 years. The amount increases annually in line with the UKRI rate.