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Doctoral Studentship in Music Kungliga Musikhögskolan in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Human-computer Interaction
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan
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About this position
Kungl. Musikhögskolan i Stockholm (KMH) is Sweden’s only independent higher education institution focused on music. The announcement is for two doctoral positions in music, offered within one of the institution’s artistic specialisations: folk music, jazz, music production, composition, conducting and music theory, or classical music.
The doctoral education is grounded in artistic research in music. Students work from their own musical practice and professional activity, developing research that can contribute to the wider music field and adjacent disciplines. The advert highlights possible directions such as interpretation and performance practice, improvisation, composition, interactivity, and human-machine interaction.
The doctoral student will carry out thesis work toward a PhD in music and take part in regular supervision and seminars covering both artistic work and theoretical deepening. The research process is organised through milestone seminars at 25, 50 and 75 percent. The position may also include up to 20 percent departmental duties such as teaching, supervision, or other academic responsibilities.
KMH presents the role as part of an active research environment in which doctoral students contribute to the development of artistic research in music. The institution conducts research and doctoral education in music and music education and is involved in artistic and pedagogical research and development projects nationally and internationally. The post is based in Stockholm, while the doctoral student is admitted to doctoral education at Lund University.
The search for candidates is overseen by subject representative Prof. Henrik Frisk.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must meet general and specific eligibility requirements under the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance. General eligibility requires an advanced degree, or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 credits at advanced level, or equivalent knowledge gained in Sweden or abroad. Specific eligibility for doctoral studies in music requires a first degree of at least 240 credits within a musician/composer programme at an artistic higher education institution or equivalent education, independent artistic work sufficient to assess suitability for this part of the education, and very good ability to understand and write English texts.
How to apply
Submit an application via the Reachmee recruitment system using the application button in the advertisement. Include a 3–4 page research plan written in English, a verified CV, degree certificates for first- and second-cycle studies including thesis work, contact details for 1–2 referees, and any other relevant documents. Applications must be marked 25/146 and submitted by 1 December 2026.
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Professors
Prof. at Kungliga Musikhögskolan
Sweden
Research Interests
Music Production
Music Education
Composition
Improvisation
Creative Practice
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