Summary
There are two Ogston Music PhD Scholarships available. They will be awarded to students commencing a full-time PhD within the Department of Music at the University of Aberdeen in any area of music beginning in the academic year 2026-27.
Description
Applications are invited from graduates with a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in Music, or an equivalent qualification, commencing full-time PhD studies within the Department of Music at the University of Aberdeen beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants must hold an offer of admission for the PhD in Music before applying for the scholarships.
Each scholarship is valued at £2,000 per annum for the three years duration of the full-time PhD degree. 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 scholarships.
Criteria
Applicants must hold an offer of admission for the PhD in Music before applying for the scholarships.
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 student ID 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
31st of July 2026
Further Info
Informal enquiries should be directed to Lyndsey Scott (email: lyndsey.scott@abdn.ac.uk)
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