Overview
The Royal Conservatoire Antwerp and ARIA are accepting 2027 PhD fellowship proposals in music and performing-arts research.
Complete research opportunity details
Successful fellows take a 55% contractual appointment for four academic years starting 20 September 2027. Applicants first register an expression of interest, then invited candidates submit a full project dossier.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must hold a relevant Master's degree in Music and Performing Arts or another relevant Master's degree, propose artistic research aligned with the Conservatoire and ARIA, and be able to take up contractual employment in Belgium.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Official University of Antwerp/ARIA page verified 2026-09-08 UTC. Step 1 registration is due before 10 November 2026 at 12:00 noon; source does not explicitly state a timezone, so date-only deadline stored.
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Royal Conservatoire Antwerp / ARIA, University of Antwerp ↗