Graduate Funding & Fellowships – Department of Music, University of Chicago
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Graduate Funding & Fellowships – Department of Music, University of Chicago

Merit Based, Need Based
Fellowship
United States of America
Provided by University of Chicago

Eligibility Criteria

  • PhD programs in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Theory, Composition, and related fields
  • Admission to the PhD program in the Department of Music
     
  • Other Requirements:
    • Maintain good academic standing and satisfactory progress toward degree completion
    • Fulfill teaching requirements during the third through fifth years of the program
    • Apply for additional fellowships or grants as needed for research or professional development​

Application Process

  • Apply and gain admission to the PhD program in the Department of Music.
  • Students may apply for additional fellowships or grants to support language study, conference travel, and research travel.
  • Students who complete their PhD within six years and receive a Dissertation Completion Fellowship in the final year are guaranteed an appointment as a Teaching Fellow in the Arts & Humanities.
     
  • Documents Required:
    • Application for admission to the PhD program
    • Supporting documents as specified in the program application

Scholarship Benefits

  • Funding Coverage:
    • Full tuition coverage.
    • Annual stipend.
    • Fully paid individual annual premiums for UChicago's student health insurance (U-SHIP).
    • Research and travel grants.
    • Teaching fellowships.
       
  • Duration of Funding
    • Typically covers the duration of the PhD program, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
       
  • Extra Benefits:
    • Pedagogical training as part of the educational experience.
    • Required teaching component during the third through fifth years of the program.
    • Appointments as Lecturers and Course Assistants through an internal application process.
    • Opportunities for professional development and career preparation.

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Fields of Study
Music
Coverage
Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details

TypeMerit Based, Need Based
FundingFellowship
Country United States of America

Universities

University of Chicago