Promotion (Dr. phil.) in Musicology & Cultural History

Doctoral research program operated jointly with Friedrich Schiller University Jena, investigating Liszt archives, 19th-century musical aesthetics, and Weimar classicism.

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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 Arts in musicology or related humanities with minimum grade 1.5.
English language proficiency: German C1 and reading competence in French or Latin.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: 10-page doctoral research proposal.
Recommendation letters: Two professor evaluations.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Joint Weimar-Jena DFG doctoral fellowship: €1,500/month for 3 years
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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