CfP: Fifteenth International Doctoral Workshop in Ethnomusicology (24.-27.06.2025, Center for World Music – Hildesheim, HMTMH – Hanover ) Deadline: 01.02.2025

Call for Proposals
Fifteenth International Doctoral Workshop in Ethnomusicology
Center for World Music (CWM) at the University of Hildesheim
& Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media (HMTMH)
24th – 27th June 2025

The Center for World Music at the University of Hildesheim and Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media are pleased to announce the fourteenth annual workshop for PhD candidates in ethnomusicology. Through paper presentations, discussion and working groups, the workshop offers a unique environment for 16 doctoral students at the writing stage for their PhD dissertations to engage in international dialogue and exchange, and expand critical debate on recent research within the discipline. The workshop will be directed by Prof. Dr. Philip V. Bohlman (Chicago/Hanover), Prof. Dr. Rasika Ajotikar (Hildesheim), Dr. Yongfei Du (Hanover), Prof. Dr. Michael Fuhr (Hanover), and Prof. Dr. Raimund Vogels (Hildesheim/Hanover).

The organizers invite applications from PhD candidates researching in the field of ethnomusicology or a related discipline. There are no restrictions concerning the region of study or the thematic focus. We especially encourage applications from PhD students who have completed field or archival work and are in the process of turning their research into a dissertation. Room and board (including lunch and dinner) will be covered by the Center for World Music and the Hanover University of Music, Drama, and Media. However, participants are expected to secure funding themselves to cover travel costs (e.g., airfare, train tickets, etc.). The workshop will take place in Hildesheim, with arrival on Tuesday, 24th June and departure on Saturday, 28th June. The workshop language – presentations and discussion – will be English.

PhD candidates interested in participating should send an abstract of 250 words and a short CV (two pages maximum) by 01st February 2025.
Notification of the success of your application will be sent by the 15th of February.
Auditors are also welcome and must register by 15th May 2025, but room and board will be at their own expense.

Please send all applications and inquiries to:

Dr. Yongfei Du (yongfei[dot]du[at]hmtm-hannover.dee

Please forward this call to anyone interested.