LOUISE DYER AWARDS 2008
The trustees of the Musica Britannica Trust are pleased to announce that Louise Dyer awards for 2008 have been made to:
| James Hobson | University of Bristol | |
| Fabian Huss | University of Bristol | |
| Amy Parker | University of Glasgow |
LOUISE DYER AWARDS 2009
The trustees welcome applications for the Louise Dyer awards, the purpose of which is to assist postgraduate students researching British music. Applications will be invited in the autumn of 2008, and the awards made in January 2009.
Conditions
- The awards will be made by the trustees on the advice of the Editorial Committee of Musica Britannica.
- An individual award may be for any amount not normally exceeding £1000.
- The trustees reserve the right to make, in any one year, more than one award or none at all.
- Applicants must be full-time or part-time students of a British university, registered for a higher degree by research. Preference will normally be given to those working for a doctorate.
- The applicant’s programme of study must be wholly or mainly concerned with British music.
- There is no age limit.
- Awards may be made for any necessary research expenditure for which the student has no alternative source of funds, such as the purchase of books, music, or microfilms, or essential travel. They are not available for computer equipment, ordinary maintenance, or conference expenses.
Applications
- Application for an award must be made on the form supplied for the purpose.
- Directors of graduate studies will be sent one copy of the application form, which may be photocopied as necessary (please note that it is double-sided); alternatively, the form will be available to download here.
- The applicant’s director of graduate studies or supervisor should be asked to provide a confidential reference (to be sent separately) giving a brief appraisal of the candidate, of the costings, and of the merit of the application.
- Applications and confidential references should be sent to the Secretary, at the address given below, to arrive no later than 12 December 2008. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all materials (including references) are submitted by the closing date.