Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Fwd: PhD studentships at the University of Hull

PhD Studentships in Music



To celebrate the University's research successes, the University of
Hull is offering 13 full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarships or International
Fees Bursaries for candidates applying within the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences, including the areas listed below.

Closing date: - 3rd February 2014.

Studentships will start on 29th September 2014

Music (from the School of Drama, Music and Screen) invites
applications from prospective graduates wishing to undertake research
at PhD level in musicology, composition, or performance (including
conducting).

Proposals will be considered from candidates with research projects
that relate to music staff specialisms (see music staff pages on the
website http://www2.hull.ac.uk/fass/drama,-music-and-screen/music.aspx).

In musicology, students wishing to specialize in British music,
18th-century opera, jazz/popular music studies, music psychology,
record production, or words/music (including Shakespeare and music)
are encouraged.

In composition, supervision is available in both acoustic and
electro-acoustic/sonic arts practice.

In performance, students can embrace classical, jazz and/or popular traditions.

Music at Hull has a vibrant research culture and a record of
high-quality achievement. The School boasts distinguished scholars and
practitioners in the research areas named above.

To apply, please visit:
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/student/graduateschool/phdscholarships/music.aspx