PhD Positions

Offer Description

The PhD program in Sciences and Cultures of Musical Heritage is based on the disciplinary areas of musicology and music history, film and media studies, English language, economics and business management, and applied education, particularly related to the enhancement and enjoyment of cultural institutions (libraries, archives, museums, and theatres). It also covers the most innovative forms of performance and, more broadly, the essential role of creativity as a tool for developing the social impact of studies on the past and the musical heritage that constitutes its primary legacy. This PhD is highly relevant as the culture of libraries, archives, and museums, in its contemporary transformations, as well as any application and communication of studies on the past, cannot ignore the most advanced and innovative forms of the performing arts and the various traditional and digital dimensions, both in educational functions and in continuing education and social development integrated through creativity.

The program aims to analyse and understand, from different perspectives and methodologies, the various aspects of both tangible and intangible musical heritage through a full comprehension of both the original context of production and the current context of consumption. This approach focuses on combining a rigorous method of analysing musical heritage with the necessary skills for its full enhancement.

The application for admission must be submitted by 11:59 pm CET on October 7, 2026, at the address https://consrm.esse3.cineca.it/ (see Guide for compiling the application in Annex B), including the following documentation:

1. Payment receipt of the non-refundable fee of €50.00, to be paid by October 7, 2026, via a “pagoPA” payment notice, , that will be system-generated (to be included at the end of the application);
2. A copy of a valid identity document;
3. The application form must be personally signed and provide the following information (see Application Form in Annex C):

• personal information (Name and Surname, Place and date of birth, tax code, citizenship, residence, domicile address if different from residence, contact address for the purpose of the competition indicating the postal code or alternatively certified e-mail address (PEC), telephone number, and email address);
• language (Italian or English) for the interview (only for foreign citizens);
• educational qualification, with the indication of the date and the Institute where it was obtained;
• declarations of:
• adequate knowledge of the Italian language (only for foreign citizens);
• level of knowledge of the English language (only for foreign citizens);
• having/having not previously received another scholarship (even for just one year) for a PhD course;
• being/not being the holder of a research grant;
• being/not being an employee of Public Administrations;
• undertaking to attend the Course full-time, according to the procedures indicated by the Academic Board;
• undertaking to promptly communicate any changes to one's residence or contact address for the purpose of the competition;
• having read the present call for applications.

1. Research project personally signed and describing the topic of study, the planned methodologies and the project objectives (see Research Project Model in Annex D).
2. The curriculum vitae et studiorum personally signed including a list and brief description of no more than 30 of the candidate’s most significant qualifications (for a maximum of 5400 characters/three editorial folders): additional educational qualifications, artistic qualifications, academic qualifications, professional qualifications, and other qualifications.
3. Educational qualification required as a participation requirement, self-certified as follows:

• for educational qualifications obtained in Italy, self-certification and/or notarial deed pursuant to Presidential Decree 445/2000;
• for qualifications obtained in EU countries, a Diploma Supplement or a certificate of comparability and verification issued by CIMEA as an ENIC-NARIC centre;
• for qualifications obtained in non-EU countries, a declaration of value “in loco” issued by the competent Italian diplomatic-consular Representation for the territory or a certificate of comparability and verification issued by CIMEA as an ENIC-NARIC centre;

The failure to submit even one of the documents listed above will result in the exclusion of the candidate, who can still be excluded by the Commission at any time, with a reasoned decision, for lack of prescribed requirements. The exclusion measures will be published on the Conservatory's website and such publication will constitute official and legal notification.

Where to apply

Website: https://consrm.esse3.cineca.it/

Requirements

• Research Field: Arts » Fine arts
• Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details: https://conservatoriosantacecilia.it/dottorati/

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 3
• Company/Institute: Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia
• Country: Italy
• State/Province: Rome
• City: Roma
• Postal Code: 00187
• Street: Via dei Greci, 18

Contact

• State/Province: Italia
• City: Roma
• Website: https://conservatoriosantacecilia.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Call-Sciences-and-cultures-of-musical-heritage-EN-XLII-cycle.DEF-signed.pdf
• Street: Via dei Greci, 18
• Postal Code: 00187
• E-Mail: a.caroccia@conservatoriosantacecilia.it