RMA: Small Research Grants

RMA: Small Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Royal Musical Association
Amount: Up to £400
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The Royal Musical Association offers Small Research Grants of up to £400 annually for student members and member scholars lacking institutional support. These grants assist with travel for research, presentation costs at various events, and the purchase of research-related materials. The RMA is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in music studies, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. Note that only expenses for upcoming events will be considered.

Overview

About Us The Royal Musical Association is the foremost society in the UK dedicated to the study of the study of all types of music, including but not limited to musicology, ethnomusicology, composition, digital music, popular music, performance, audio-visual creativity, contemporary practices, interactive music, and music technology. Small Research Grants Research grants of up to £400 each are available annually for student members of the RMA (or members of RMA student groups) and member scholars with no access to institutional support. The RMA provides support towards the costs of expenses associated with travel for research, and the presentation of work (including the performance of compositions) at conferences, festivals, and workshops; reproduction and translation costs for publications; costs associated with performance, recording, and production; and the purchase of equipment or materials for a specific piece of research (student members must confirm in the case of such requests that the equipment is not available for use via their institution). In line with the RMA’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from across the full spectrum of music studies, including individuals from currently underrepresented groups.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. RMA student members (or members of RMA student groups) and member scholars with no access to institutional support are invited to apply.Applications for expenses relating to an event that has already occurred by the time of application will not be considered, but applications for expenses relating to an event that occurs between submission of the application and its consideration are acceptable (as are those relating to events after the time of consideration). You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.