PhD Artistic Research in Lucerne Call for applications 2025 / Information about Study Days Artistic Research in Music / Mentoring program

In 2022 the Lucerne School of Music (Switzerland) of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts introduced a collaborative program with the University of Music Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) that offers a new educational pathway following the completion of a Master of Arts in Music or Music Education: the PhD in Artistic Research.

The PhD in Artistic Research is a postgraduate program that combines music practice and music research. The education culminates in the conferral of an internationally recognised doctoral degree (PhD) by the University of Music Freiburg. The focal point resides in cultivating scholarly acumen, nurturing research proficiency, and fostering musical-artistic excellence, with the option of specialisation in the domains of performance (classical or jazz), conducting, or composition.

The curriculum includes comprehensive instruction in music practice and research methodologies, complemented by mentoring from both artistic and academic supervisors. Collaborative colloquia with other institutions offer avenues for interaction within a global community of PhD scholars.

Please note that we offer mentoring for early researchers interested in pursuing a PhD in Artistic Research. The mentoring program offers students targeted preparation to develop a convincing and structured exposé for their PhD application. A limited number of spots are available in the program. See below for more information.

On November 13 and 14, 2024, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – School of Music will host public Study Days focused on Artistic Research. We are honoured to announce that Kathleen Coeessens (Conservatoire royal de Liège), Barbara Lüneburg (Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität Linz) and Arabella Teniswood-Harvey (University of Tasmania) will be presenting as keynote speakers. Representatives from the newly established graduate school Freiburg-Lucerne, as well as doctoral candidates from the partner institution in Bern will participate. The event is open to the public.

Study Days Artistic Research in Music
Wednesday and Thursday, November 13 and 14, 2024
Hochschule Luzern – Musik, Salquin

Application deadline: February 28, 2025
Start of studies: Monday, September 15, 2025
Website: PhD Artistic Research

Application deadline for the mentoring program: Interested students should submit an abstract (1000-1500 characters incl. spaces) of their research proposal by Friday, September 20, 2024, at the latest, to Daniella Gerszt.

The applications will be reviewed by a committee. The final decision regarding admission to the mentoring program will be made by the end of September 2024. For further information please contact Daniella Gerszt, PhD Artistic Research Coordinator.