Leeds Opportunity Research Scholarships

University of Leeds

Closed (1 Apr 2026)

Funding

£20,780

Deadline

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Study level

Postgraduate

Where you study

University of Leeds only

Any Subject

Funding scale: Full Funding

Funding

Three awards are available each year, covering full academic fees for three years and an annual maintenance grant at the UKRI rate (£20,780 in session 2025/26) for three and a half years.

Eligibility

The Leeds Opportunity Research Scholarship (LORS) is open to prospective Home (UK) doctoral students from Black, Asian and other minoritised ethnic groups with an offer to study for a PhD with any of the university’s Faculties.

How to apply