OpenFieldEast London School Leadership Research Grant
Small-scale practitioner research grant supporting PGCE trainees and masters students conducting pedagogical action research in inner-city schools.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in postgraduate education program in good standing
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research proposal outlining inclusive literacy or numeracy intervention
- Recommendation letters
- School mentor and university tutor endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £1,500 project grant and educational resource support
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Non-repayable action research funding
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Cumbria in London documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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