The Department of Music at the University of Liverpool is delighted to announce two funded MRes Research Projects Scholarships for students commencing in September 2025. These scholarships are linked to the AHRC-funded MusicFutures.

Applicants must hold an offer for the full-time MRes Music program starting in September 2025. Both UK and international students are eligible, though the scholarship covers only the UK tuition fee.

Established in 1881, the University of Liverpool is a prestigious research-intensive institution located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, UK. As a member of the Russell Group, it is renowned for academic excellence and global impact across disciplines. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs and is known for its strong connections with industry and professional organizations.

Application Deadline: To be considered for the scholarship, submit your application by 18th July 2025.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Liverpool

• Department: Department of Music

• Course Level: MRes (Master of Research)

• Award: Full UK tuition fee waiver (£5,006)

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: 2

• Nationality: Domestic and international students

• The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarships are awarded for the following MRes research projects in Music:

  1. Culture to Impact: Developing a Practical Framework for Social Value Measurement in the Cultural Sector – A Liverpool City Region Case Study

  2. Performance Health and Wellbeing in Music Education

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Hold an offer for the full-time MRes Music program starting in September 2025

  • Demonstrate strong interest in the research themes (culture, creativity, social value, performance health, music education)

  • Meet all academic entry requirements for the MRes program

  • For international applicants: meet the English language requirements by the application deadline

  • Be able to cover the fee difference if paying international tuition (UK fee covered; international fee for 2025–26 is £24,600)

How to Apply

To be considered for a scholarship, you must hold an offer for the full MRes Music – details on how to apply can be found on the MRes course page. 
Further details specific to each scholarship project are available on the respective project pages. For any queries, contact Dr Mathew Flynn, MusicFutures project co-lead.

Benefits

• Full tuition fee waiver equivalent to the UK fee (£5,006 for 2025–26)

• Research involvement in prestigious cultural and educational initiatives

• Collaboration with industry professionals including RealWorth, Young Sounds UK, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, and leading academic researchers.

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