OpenFieldKMH Salaried PhD Employment in Artistic Research in Music
Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment developing innovative musical performance practice, embodied music cognition, or interactive electroacoustic composition.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Fine Arts in Music or equivalent advanced degree with artistic excellence
- English language proficiency
- English 6 (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Substantial portfolio of documented musical performances or compositions + 5-page research plan
- Recommendation letters
- Two international referee letters from established musicologists or composers
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% full-time salaried employment starting at 32,000 SEK/month (~€33,500/year) + comprehensive pension and benefits
- Application fee
- 0 SEK
- Tuition / joining costs
- 0 SEK (salaried employee; tuition-free)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Royal College of Music documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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