Summary
There are two Margaret Carlaw - Music PhD Scholarships available. They will be awarded to students undertaking a PhD within the Department of Music at the University of Aberdeen in any area of music beginning in the academic year 2024-25.
Description
Applications are invited for a scholarship from graduates with a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in Music, or an equivalent qualification, undertaking full-time PhD studies within the Department of Music at the University of Aberdeen beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. Applicants must hold an offer of admission for the PhD before applying for the scholarship.
Each scholarship is valued at £4,000 per annum for the three years duration of the full-time PhD degree. The annual scholarship payments will be dispersed in two equal parts, the first instalment of £2,000 at the start of the academic year and the second instalment of £2,000 at the start of the second half session. The award is received subject to satisfactory progress over the period and an annual review will take place.
Eligibility
Applicants of any fee status are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Criteria
The scholarships will be awarded based of merit and musical talent in any area of music (i.e. composition or musicology).
Application Procedure
To apply, please submit a CV including your University of Aberdeen Applicant Reference Number, at least one example of your recent work (i.e. a composition or essay) and a covering letter with an outline of your proposed programme of research, to:
Lyndsey Scott, School Administrator (email: lyndsey.scott@abdn.ac.uk)
** PLEASE NOTE: All applications and supporting documents must be sent via email to lyndsey.scott@abdn.ac.uk **
Deadline
2nd of August 2024
Further Info
Informal enquiries should be directed to Lyndsey Scott (email: lyndsey.scott@abdn.ac.uk)