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Edith Cowan University and Feilman Foundation PhD scholarship

Edith Cowan University and the Feilman Foundation are pleased to offer a three-year PhD stipend scholarship at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, attached to the Centre for Keyboard Heritage and Performance Research. The project will focus on historically informed performance (HIP) in relation to one or more keyboard instruments. The successful candidate will combine scholarly inquiry with practice-led research, drawing on WAAPA’s exceptional collection of historic instruments, to explore questions of playing practices, style and expressive aesthetics. Projects might engage with archival sources, treatises, and repertory, or revive historical practices such as improvisation in historic styles. Situated within a dynamic and internationally connected research environment, this scholarship offers a distinctive opportunity to advance both artistic and academic expertise, positioning the candidate at the forefront of current debates in HIP and keyboard studies.

Important dates

Opens: 24-05-2026 Closes: 5-07-2026

Applies to

Domestic International Postgraduate Research

At a glance

Situated within a dynamic and internationally connected research environment, the ECU and Feilman Foundation PhD scholarship is a unique opportunity to advance both artistic and academic expertise in historically informed performance and keyboard studies.

The scholarship package includes:

  • Tuition fee sponsorship.
  • Base stipend of AUD $37,500 per year (indexed).

Scholarships are available for up to 3 years full time for a PhD.

Eligibility Guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • meet ECU PhD admission requirements.
  • meet university English language requirements.
  • not have previously completed a PhD.
  • be able to commence in the Program in 2026 or by February 2027.
  • enrol as a full-time PhD student.
  • be prepared to be located at ECU City.

Selection criteria

We are seeking a self-motivated PhD candidate with discipline expertise, strong problem-solving abilities and a demonstrated capacity to conduct independent research and experiment with new techniques, under the guidance of a supportive supervision panel.

Essential skills:

  • Discipline specific skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Terms and conditions

Please discuss terms and conditions prior to submitting application with Associate Professor Jonathan Paget - j.paget@ecu.edu.au

How to apply

Please discuss application prior to submitting with Associate Professor Jonathan Paget - j.paget@ecu.edu.au

Further information

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to r.newman@ecu.edu.au or j.paget@ecu.edu.au.

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