School of Music International Research Scholarship

The School of Music invites applications for the School of Music International Research Scholarship from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2026/27. The scholarship is open to prospective postgraduate researchers who are eligible for the International 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. The scholarship especially welcomes applications that connect to the School's core research areas: Music as Culture (musicology exploring the role of music within historical, theoretical, literary, aesthetic, technological, popular, and interdisciplinary contexts); Music, Science and Technology (including music psychology, music and wellbeing, music technology, musical instrument studies, sound studies, and scientific perspectives on music); Making Music (composition, performance, and practice-based research methodologies); and Pedagogic Research in Music (research regarding teaching and learning processes, experiences, and contexts in music). The award provides full academic fees for 3 years and a maintenance award for 3.5 years (£20,780 in Session 2025/26) for full-time study. This amount increases per annum in line with the UKRI rate. Applicants must be eligible to pay fees at the International (outside UK) rate and must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this Scholarship. Awards must be taken up by 1 October 2026. Selection is based on academic merit. Applicants should hold a good honours degree (upper second class or first class) in a related discipline. A Masters degree isn't a requirement but applications are seen more favourably if applicants have one, ideally with a distinction or at least a merit, especially in the Masters dissertation.