About the scholarships

Music at The University of Glasgow is pleased to announce TWO £5000 PhD scholarships for students hoping to begin doctoral study in the 2015/16 academic session.  The two successful candidates will also be expected to take a lead role in the organisation of 2015-16 Sound Thought festival.

We are open to a broad range of potential research areas and would welcome applications from students whose intended research would complement existing research areas within the department.  These include: 

- Composition (including sonic arts and intermedia/audiovisual composition)

- Historical and Cultural Musicology, particularly modernity in musical culture

- Popular Music Studies

- Scottish Music & Musicians

Applying

Candidates may wish to consult a prospective supervisor prior to submitting their application, in order to discuss their proposed area of research:   http://www.gla.ac.uk/subjects/music/staff/

Guidance on structuring a research proposal can be found here:  http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/arts/graduateschool/prospectivestudents/researchstudy/howtoapply/researchproposalssomegeneralguidelines/

Applications should be submitted through the University’s Online Application Service, and you should indicate on your application that you wish to be considered for the Kenneth Elliott Scholarships.  Please note that these scholarships are available only for the first year of PhD study.  https://uogapply.mycampus.gla.ac.uk/psp/campus/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UOG_AAWS_MENU.UOG_OAS_APP_LOGIN.GBL

The deadline for submission of applications for these scholarships is 30 April 2015.

http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cca/research/music/pgresearchopportunitiesinmusic/