THE FRIENDS OF MUSIC SOCIETY

KYVELI-GIANNIS HORN SCHOLARSHIPS

SHORT-TERM RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS 2025

The Friends of Music Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new short-term fellowships programme that will be awarded to THREE (3) RESEARCHERS for conducting short-term research (up to two months) at the Greek Music Department and the Collection of the Music Library of Greece “Lilian Voudouri”. The outcome of this research (article, book chapter, online content etc.) should be readily available and the researcher is obliged to mention that one conducted research with the assistance of The Friends of Music Society – Kyveli-Giannis Horn Scholarships.

Further information about the Greek Music Department and the Collections of the Music Library of Greece “Lilian Voudouri” can be obtained here and here.

At least one (1) of the Fellowships will be awarded to a researcher who will work on the Mikis Theodorakis Archive.

Scholars of high calibre who will be applying need to possess a PhD (or equivalent) or have substantial research output and an impressive publications track record to prove it. Fellowships are open to those who hold a permanent position in scientific organizations (universities, museum, libraries and others) and also to those who are seeking employment in similar institutions. The Friends of Music Society is offering office space, full access to databases and all the Library’s collections and archival material and 1000 Euros as financial support for each researcher.

Researchers who will receive the fellowship will be stationed in Athens and spend at least 20 hours per week at the premises of the Music Library throughout the duration of the fellowship. After the end of the Fellowship, researchers need to submit a final report (ca. 1500 words).

Fellowships are open for both Greek and foreign scholars.

REQUIRED MATERIAL FOR APPLICATIONS

Scholars should submit the following here by 7 January 2025.

• An application letter that will include the proposed project plan along with a research timetable (up to 1500 words).
• A Curriculum Vitae up to three (3) pages that will include all contact information and in addition an indicative list with publications and conference papers (up to 3 pages as well)

For more information about the Short-Term Fellowships programme:  [email protected] 

For any questions regarding the Collections of the Music Library please contact:

Mr Alexandros Charkiolakis ([email protected])

For any questions regarding the Greek Music Department please contact:

Mrs Valia Vraka ([email protected])