Stanley Ray Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2026

The Stanley Ray scholarships were established thanks to the generosity of the late Stanley Ray. These awards are open to all Home and International applicants who are studying a full- or part-time research programme. This includes current doctoral researchers in the College of Arts and Law. The funding will be available from September 2026.

One scholarship is available, offering £10,000 per annum for full-time students or £5,000 for part-time students. For Home students, this award would cover tuition fees and a small monthly maintenance. For International students, this would be awarded as a tuition fee discount.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
2. Value: £10,000 per annum (full-time) or £5,000 (part-time)
3. Study Level: Postgraduate Research (Doctorate)
4. Sponsor: University of Birmingham
5. Course to study: English, Drama and Creative Studies; History and Cultures; Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music; Philosophy, Theology and Religion (Preference for English Literature, French, Music, or Shakespeare Studies)
6. Eligible Country: All nationalities

Eligibility Criteria for Stanley Ray Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2026

The scholarship is open to all Home and International students studying a campus-based postgraduate research degree in one of the following Schools in the College of Arts and Law:

1. English, Drama, and Creative Studies
2. History and Cultures
3. Languages, Cultures, Art History, and Music
4. Philosophy, Theology, and Religion

Preference is given to applicants studying English Literature, French, Music or Shakespeare Studies.

Students living in (domiciled in) any country and of any nationality can apply for the scholarship. This means that all students can apply, whether they're classed as Home or International for tuition fee purposes.

Benefits of Stanley Ray Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2026

1. £10,000 per annum (full-time) or £5,000 per annum (part-time)
2. Tuition coverage (Home) or tuition discount (International)
3. Small monthly maintenance allowance (Home students)

How to Apply

There is a single application process covering all College of Arts and Law doctoral scholarships. Please submit an application to your programme of study and complete the scholarship application form available below, indicating which opportunities you wish to be considered for.

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For more information, visit University of Birmingham Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

February 27, 2026

Application Link(s)

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