Today, the study of music across all levels of education is facing extremely difficult challenges. We all know the value to individuals and society that learning, making, studying and understanding music can bring. Indeed, many of us have benefitted from a system that in the past was far more supportive of music education.

The RMA recognises this and as part of our 150th Anniversary celebrations we are launching a Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme, for early career and independent scholars not holding full-time, open-ended Teaching and Research positions in Higher Education.

We now need your help to make a difference to an early career or independent music scholar's research life. Because together we can make a difference. Over the past year we have raised £22,000 from a small number of major donors all of whom are active members of the RMA.

Please join us in supporting the future of music research.

Read more about the 150th Anniversary Scholarships