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Composer Bursaries

We partner with The Bliss Trust to invite applications from emerging composers living and working in the UK seeking funds to assist with professional development in the field of contemporary classical music.

The Composer Bursary scheme for 2013 is now open and accepting applications.

DEADLINE 1: 17th May 2013

DEADLINE 2: 30th August 2013

Applications received after this time will not be accepted. Please note that applications must be sent by post and received by the deadline, so please allow time for posting.

To download an application and guidelines click the button on the left.

This grant scheme can help with:

supporting professional recordings of new works, promotional recordings or similar projects
computer hardware/software or similar resources
travel costs relating to attending performances abroad
commissioning fees* (to assist or supplement another body)
as a bursary towards study at a summer school or similar (i.e. supplementary study)
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If you are applying for the 17th May deadline, activity must take place after 10th June.

If you are applying for the 30th August deadline, activity must take place AFTER 1st October 2013.

It is anticipated that this scheme will be highly competitive and resources are limited so please remember that a full application does not guarantee an award.

We are sorry to say that we are not able to grant funds for assistance with full-time, part-time, post-graduate, undergraduate studies or any activities/equipment directly relating to curricular studies, or to individuals who were successful recipients of this grant in 2012.

*If a composition is already being supported by the PRS for Music Foundation under another funding opportunity, then further application under this opportunity will not be considered.