To apply: Go to the application portal which can be found through the 'Apply Now' button and select 'Masters by Research Studentship YCCC FT 2025/26 Spring Entry’
Please make sure that you complete the application process in full and also provide the following additional information:
1. RESEARCH PROPOSAL (include title and project reference)
Your research proposal must outline the topic of your proposed research, the questions it will address and some indication of how you will conduct your research. It is an integral part of the application process. It should be no more than 2000 words in length (not including references) and must include the research project title and reference.
The criteria listed below will be used in both selecting those applicants who will be called for interview and those who will be successful in securing a PGR award, and these should help you form your research proposal.
a) Context and significance of your research
Please outline the significance and originality of your proposed research, indicating: aims, relationship to previous research in the field, research question(s) you are seeking to answer.
b) Research design and methods
Please outline the design of your proposed research, indicating: methodology and methods, a timetable for completion of the PGR award, ethical considerations that your research may raise.
c) Dissemination and impact
Please identify: possible opportunities to disseminate your research to academic audiences during your PGR programme, the ways in which your research might be relevant outside academia.
You are strongly advised to discuss your proposal with a named Supervisor before making your application.
How applications will be assessed Your application will be considered by a Carnegie School of Sport selection panel. The panel will evaluate applications based on the quality of the proposal, preparedness of the applicant and feasibility of the research project.
2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This should be a maximum of 1000 words outlining: What knowledge, skills, and training would you bring to the proposed research? This may include relevant academic study, relevant experience as a professional or practitioner, and any specific training in research skills/methods. Why do you want to undertake this research in the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University. How does the proposed research relate to your career goals.
3. CV
A current CV, including your employment history or other professional experience, including internships.
- Please state clearly that you are applying for a Carnegie School of Sport studentship and include the reference - 2026-May-YCCC-MRES
- The closing date for applications is midnight on 26 March 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
- We aim to hold in person interviews for shortlisted applicants on 20 April 2026.
- For queries about applying please contact Research Admissions
- We regret that we are not able to respond to all applications. Applicants who have not received a response within four weeks of the closing date should consider their application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposals with Dr Sarah Chantler and Dr Josh Darrall-Jones
