Georgia Institute of Technology Fully Funded PhD in Music Technology

PhD @Georgia Institute of Technology posted 10 hours ago

Job Description

Georgia Institute of Technology offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Music Technology through its School of Music. This program is designed for students interested in pioneering research that bridges music, computing, engineering, and media arts.

Program Overview

  • Degree: Ph.D. in Music Technology

  • Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology

  • School: School of Music, College of Design

The program emphasizes interdisciplinary research areas such as:​

  • Music Information Retrieval

  • Digital Signal Processing and Synthesis

  • Interactive Music Systems Design

  • Music Cognition

  • Robotic Musicianship

  • Human-Computer Interaction

Students are trained in research methods, teaching pedagogy, and an interdisciplinary minor field, preparing them for careers in academia, industry research labs, or entrepreneurial ventures.​

Funding Package

All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:​

  • Tuition Waiver: Full coverage of tuition fees

  • Stipend: Monthly stipend through Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs) or Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs). For the 2023–2024 academic year, the stipend rates are:

    • 37.5% time (15 hrs/week): $2,235 per month

    • 50% time (20 hrs/week): $2,689 per month
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  • Health Insurance: Coverage provided as part of the assistantship​

Additionally, outstanding incoming graduate students may be awarded the Dean’s Fellowship, a one-time $10,000 fellowship.

Admission Requirements

  • Academic Background: A Master’s degree in Music Technology or a related field such as computing, music, engineering, or media arts and sciences

  • Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in:

    • Music theory, performance, composition, and/or analysis

    • Music Information Retrieval

    • Digital Signal Processing and Synthesis

    • Interactive Music Systems Design

    • Music Cognition

  • Application Materials:

    • Online application through Georgia Tech’s Graduate Admissions

    • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

    • Three letters of recommendation

    • Statement of purpose outlining research interests and career goals

    • Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

    • Portfolio of work demonstrating relevant experience

    • GRE scores

    • TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers

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