Scholarship:School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music at Dublin City University

Closing date for research proposals Monday, 10th June 2019 

The School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music at Dublin City University is a dynamic and creative learning and research environment with a strong commitment to social and cultural engagement, and world-class research. Applications for a full-time PhD scholarship are welcome in the areas of Musicology, Applied Musicology or Music Composition. The Scholarship provides fees plus a €16,000 stipend per annum for up to four years, subject to satisfactory annual progression. The Scholarship is open to IRE or UK students, EU students, and international students, who will be resident in Ireland for the duration of the degree.

Eligibility: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Music, or a related discipline at first-class honours or 2.1 level as well as a Master’s Degree in Music, or a related discipline. Candidates who are currently completing a Master’s qualification are welcome to apply. Following the offer of a Scholarship students will apply to register with the University through the postgraduate applications centre. www.pac.ie and must meet all the requirements of the University.

Application Procedure: Prospective applicants are encouraged to make informal contact with a faculty member to discuss their research in advance of an application.  

Completed applications must be emailed to  mary.hayes(at)dcu.ie  before the closing date, indicating Music PhD scholarships in the subject line.  

Applications should include a well-developed research proposal and if in composition, scores of three recent compositions. For further information and full application details click here. 

Inquiries: Dr Patricia Flynn, Research Convenor in the School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music: patricia.flynn(at)dcu.ie

Closing date for applications is 17:00 (Irish time) on Monday, 10th June 2019.