Leeds Opportunity Research Scholarship 2026

Up to 5 Leeds Opportunity Research Scholarships (LORS) are available to prospective postgraduate researchers from Black, Asian and other minoritised ethnic groups for study in any Faculty at the University of Leeds in Session 2026/27. These scholarships are part of the University's wider commitment to postgraduate diversity and inclusion as outlined by the Access and Student Success Strategy (2025), including involvement with the Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE) and Generation Delta. The award provides full academic fees and a maintenance grant (£20,780 in Session 2025/26, increasing annually in line with the UKRI rate) for full-time study, with part-time options pro-rata. Full-time awards provide full fees for 3 years and a maintenance award for 3.5 years. The LORS selection process acknowledges historic awarding gaps and barriers often faced by those from minoritised ethnic groups, with selection based on personal circumstances, personal statements, and financial declarations rather than solely on extra-curricular activities. Recipients also benefit from additional engagement, mentoring, and support from the PGR Diversity Team throughout their PhD studentship.