Stanley Ray Scholarship 2026 at University of Birmingham

The Stanley Ray Scholarship 2026 at the University of Birmingham is now open for applications. This scholarship gives £10000 each year for full time doctoral researchers and £5000 each year for part time students in the College of Arts and Law. It helps lower tuition costs and supports students to focus on their research. The award is open to UK and international applicants making it one of the most open PhD funding chances in the UK. The deadline to apply is 27 February 2026 with money starting from September 2026.

Stanley Ray Scholarship Summary

About the Stanley Ray Scholarship

University of Birmingham is a big school with strong research in arts and law. The Stanley Ray Scholarship helps PhD students focus on their work without money worry. It is for research in schools like English Drama and Creative Studies History and Cultures, Languages, Cultures Art History and Music or Philosophy, Theology and Religion. You do your PhD on campus in Birmingham. The scholarship gives you time to write papers and finish your degree. It is good for students who study literature, languages, music or Shakespeare. Also see the UK Ellison Scholars Program 2026 for Undergraduate (Fully Funded)

Scholarship Benefits

You get clear money help.

• £10,000 each year if full-time.
• £5,000 each year if part-time.
• Helps pay tuition fees.
• Gives small monthly amount for living costs.
• Extra discount on fees for international students.
• Chance to join university events and groups.
• Support for research excellence.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must apply for or be in a campus-based PhD program.
• You need to study in the College of Arts and Law.
• You can be full-time or part-time.
• You can be from UK or any other country.
• Preference goes to English literature French music or Shakespeare studies.
• You need strong grades and good research plan.

Required Documents

You need these for application.

• Application form for scholarship.
• Your CV with study and work.
• Transcripts from previous degrees.
• Research proposal or plan.
• Recommendation letters.
• Proof of admission or current PhD status.

Also See: University of Oxford Rhodes Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded

Scholarship Dates / Deadline

Applications are open now. Deadline is 27 February 2026. Funding starts September 2026.

How to Apply for the Stanley Ray Scholarship

The process is simple.

1. Apply or be enrolled in PhD at College of Arts and Law.
2. Fill the Stanley Ray Scholarship form.
3. Upload your papers.
4. Submit by deadline.
5. They look at grades, research plan and fit.
6. Winners told after deadline.

Apply: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/scholarships-funding/stanley-ray-scholarship