Applications invited for PhD Scholarships in the School of Music

The School of Music is currently inviting applications for two PhD scholarships from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2025/26.   

School of Music Opportunity Research Scholarship
This scholarship is open to prospective postgraduate researchers from Black, Asian and other minoritised ethnic groups who are eligible for the Home/UK rate of tuition fees.

Stanley Burton Research Scholarship
This scholarship is open to prospective postgraduate researchers who are eligible for the Home/UK rate of tuition fees.

The awards provide full academic fees and a maintenance grant (£19,237 in Session 2024/25) for full-time study (with pro-rata part-time awards available). Full information, including details of the application process can be found through the links above. Applicants must submit both PhD study and scholarship applications no later than 5pm (UK time) Monday 2 June 2025.