PhD in Cultures, Practices and New languages of music and the Performing arts — “Gaetano Braga” State Conservatory of Music Teramo

Institution providing the doctoral degree

“Gaetano Braga” State Conservatory of Music Teramo

Location

Teramo, Italy

Name of PHD

PhD in Cultures, Practices and New languages of music and the Performing arts

Research Clusters

  • Performing Arts – Performative Practices (theory and practice)
  • Multimedia Arts, Audio-visual Techniques and Media Production
  • History and Theory of Art + Cultural Heritage
  • Musical and Vocal Performance
  • Theory, Analysis and Musical Composition
  • Musicology and Musical Heritage
  • Ethnomusicology – jazz, popular and non-Western musical cultures
  • Music and Media
  • Other fields

Duration

3 years

Public / Private institution

Public institution

Financial terms of the PHD position

– PhD fully funded by the university, with a stipend
– PhD funded by the university, without a stipend

It is important to note that many universities offer different funding options, as well as public and private grants available to students who meet the application criteria. Before applying, it is advisable to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available.
Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme, with or without a stipend.

Fee and Funding Resources:
Please consult the relevant calls on the Institute’s website for detailed financial terms.

Final output

Performative musical works and/or the production of electroacoustic, algorithmic or computational sound works, systems or devices, together with a written dissertation providing new knowledge grounded in musical, artistic and scientific research; or a written dissertation, possibly accompanied by multimedia materials, including an oral defense.

How to apply

Assessment of qualifications, portfolio (optional) and research project, and interview.

Entry requirements

Second Level Academic Diploma or Master’s Degree

Contact / Web page

Additional information

Number of available positions:
– 6 positions for AA 2024-2025 (cycle no. 40), 4 with bursaries and 2 without for public administration employees
– 6 positions for AA 2025-2026 (cycle no. 41), 3 with bursaries and 1 without for public administration employees

Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: Italian or English