The University of Birmingham Stanley Ray scholarship 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.
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.
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When is the Application Deadline:
27 February 2026
Tell Me About The Scholarship:
The Stanley Ray Scholarship 2026 at the University of Birmingham (UK) provides financial support for outstanding doctoral researchers in the College of Arts and Law.
Established through the generosity of the late Stanley Ray, the scholarship is designed to reduce tuition costs and help PhD students focus fully on their academic and research journey. It is open to both Home and International applicants worldwide.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Campus-based postgraduate research programmes (PhD/Doctorate) in the College of Arts and Law, specifically in the following schools:
- English, Drama and Creative Studies
- History and Cultures
- Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music
- Philosophy, Theology and Religion
Preference may be given to applicants in:
- English Literature
- French
- Music
- Shakespeare Studies
Type:
Postgraduate Research Scholarship | PhD | Doctorate
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Apply for a campus-based postgraduate research programme in the College of Arts and Law.
- Study full-time or part-time.
- Be either Home or International students (all nationalities eligible).
- Be current doctoral researchers or new applicants starting in September 2026.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Based on academic merit and research potential.
- Preference for applicants in English Literature, French, Music, or Shakespeare Studies.
- Applications are considered through the College of Arts and Law doctoral scholarship process.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All countries worldwide (open to both Home and International applicants).
Where will the Scholarship be Taken?
- University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus, United Kingdom.
How Many Scholarships?
- One scholarship available for 2026 entry.
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?
- £10,000 per year for full-time postgraduate research students.
- £5,000 per year for part-time postgraduate research students.
- For Home students: tuition fee coverage + small monthly maintenance.
- For International students: tuition fee discount.
- Funding available from September 2026.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- For the duration of the doctoral programme (subject to annual renewal).
How to Apply:
- Apply for a doctoral programme in the College of Arts and Law.
- Complete the scholarship application form (single process covering all College of Arts and Law doctoral scholarships).
- Indicate the Stanley Ray Scholarship as one of the opportunities you wish to be considered for.
- Submit all required documents before 27 February 2026.
