Doctoral Scholarship in Music
The School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music at DCU is pleased to invite applications for PhD Scholarships for entry in 2020.
Completed applications to be emailed to the school office (mary.hayes [at] dcu.ie) by Friday April 3rd, 2020.
Full-time Scholarships include a full fee waiver and a tax-free scholarship of €16,000 per annum for four years.
The School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music at Dublin City University, ranked as one of the top 100 universities under 50 as per Times Higher Education, is a dynamic and creative learning environment with a strong commitment to social and cultural engagement, and world-class research. The academic study of Music in DCU engages with a plurality of Music genres, styles, creative practices and contexts with internationally-recognised staff who have distinguished records in research and teaching. Applications for our 2020 doctoral scholarships are welcome in the areas of Musicology, Applied Musicology and Practice Based Research
Eligibility:
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree at first-class honours level or at least 2.1 level in Music, or a related discipline, and a Master’s Degree in Music or a related discipline. Candidates who are currently completing a Master’s qualification are welcome to apply. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their research informally with a potential supervisor prior to application.
The School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music is interested in receiving research proposals in Musicology (across a broad range of music genres, practices and stylistic periods)
And especially in the areas of :
– Contemporary Music (including Irish Contemporary Music)
– Choral Studies
– Film Music or Popular Music
– Electroacoustic/Multimedia Processes and Analysis
– Applied Musicology
– Music, Society, and Culture
The successful applicant will be joining a vibrant international group of scholars with c. 25 doctoral students registered with the School, ranging across theology, ethics, religious studies, philosophy, musicology, and composition. Located on the DCU All Hallows campus, students will work in an inspiring, stimulating environment that both challenges and nurtures critical enquiry. With access to three libraries and the wider resources of the Faculty and the University, students will find excellent sources for their research and academic endeavours.
Closing date for applications is 17:00 (Irish time) on Friday, April 3rd, 2020.
See link below for further details.