Sponsored Masters by Research - Fee Waiver

Applications are invited for full (1-year) or part time (2-years) Masters by Research (MbR) opportunities sponsored by the Leeds Church Institute. These opportunities will be offered exclusively to UK/EU settled students who qualify for home tuition. Start date is February 1st 2026.

Requirements

You are required to have a good honours degree (1st Class or an Upper 2:1) and a strong wish to pursue a MbR with an original research project. The opportunity is ideally suited to persons already residing in, and familiar with, the city – although a case might be made where evidence of research excellence is found outside of the Leeds region. The successful applicant will be required to meet the entry criteria for MbR study (see our admissions policy) and attend the University regularly during their studies.

Research Environment

Leeds Trinity University is a modern, anchor institution with a developing and vibrant research environment. We are a small University with a big reputation that offers a personal and inclusive University experience in a research-led culture. Established in 1966 as a Catholic teacher training college, Leeds Trinity achieved University status in 2012. Our faith-based values continue to inform our work, and we welcome all, regardless of faith. Please refer to our homepages for more information about our Institution.

Our research degrees are validated by The University of Leeds, one of the UK’s leading research universities.

Application process

All interested applicants should contact Dr. Ann Marie Mealey and provide a broad description of their areas of interest. Applicants will receive guidance towards a suitable subject expert who is eligible to supervise in the area of interest. Applications should demonstrate sympathy with the ethos of the LCI and that of Leeds Trinity University and have a willingness to participate in activities specific to LCI (e.g., magazine outputs, conferences and presentations).

Contact: Dr Ann-Marie Mealey, Director of Catholic Mission, Leeds Trinity University. A.Mealey@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Applicants should submit:

• A completed application form and;
• A detailed 2000 word (maximum) research proposal including a brief rationale, stated aims, brief methods and ethical considerations.
• Proof of qualifications (e.g., certificates);
• Two completed references.

Applicants should email admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk their completed documents to our admissions team by the deadline of 8th October. Please refer to our Research Degrees homepage for further details and information on how to apply. Interviews are expected to take place mid to late October.

Further Information

Applicants should propose a project aligned to the faith-based mission and values of the LCI and those of Leeds Trinity University, especially in the areas of catholic social teaching, ethics, and theology, which are as follows:

• Learning, theological/ethical/philosophical reflection and dialogue
• Ethics for a global world
• Catholic Social Teaching
• Workers’ rights
• Values-based education and faith
• Faith schools
• Partnerships for seeking the common good
• Nurturing new trends in theological discourse
• Commitment to environmental crises – eco-theology, ethics and sustainability
• Education and ethics
• Equality of opportunity and access for all
• Dignity and disability
• Animal ethics
• Business ethics