About This Opportunity
The Stanley Burton Scholarship was established in 2000 from funds bequeathed by Mr Stanley Burton, who had a long association with the University of Leeds. The purpose of these Scholarships is to assist Home-rated postgraduate researchers to undertake research study in the School of Music at the University of Leeds. The award provides full academic fees and a maintenance grant for full-time study (or pro-rata for part-time), supporting doctoral research in music. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and provides funding for 3.5 years for full-time students. Recipients must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds while holding the scholarship. Selection is made by the University of Leeds PGR Recruitment Group after initial shortlisting by the Admissions Team.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Residency
- United Kingdom
- Project in
- United Kingdom
- Applicants
- individual
- Priority for
- racial_minorities, lgbtq, disabled
Application Details
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
Review process
The Admissions Team selects a shortlist of applicants to nominate for the award. The University of Leeds PGR Recruitment Group selects the final award recipients based on academic merit.
Restrictions
- geographic_restrictions
- employment_restrictions
External Application
This opportunity requires you to apply directly on the funder's website.
Apply on External SiteKey Information
- Award Amount
- £20780.00 - £20780.00
- Application Deadline
-
June 01, 2026 at 23:59 UTCDue in 134 days
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