Program Overview

Introduction to the Grieg Research School

The Grieg Research School in Interdisciplinary Music Studies (GRS) is a regional center for researcher education in music, collaborating across five Norwegian universities. It works internationally to promote sustainability in music research and education, including through the ERASMUS+ project Music4Change.

Affiliation

• The Faculty of Art, Music and Design
• The Grieg Academy Department of Music

About the Research School

The Grieg Research School is a collaborative project aiming to make sustainability a core element in music research and education. It has received 3-year support for the Music4Change project: Transnational Cooperation in Interdisciplinary Research Education.

Offerings

The research school offers Ph.D. candidates digital learning resources, trips to research schools in Austria and Greece, an innovative professional mentor program, and increased networking opportunities with artists and researchers across Europe. Through transnational cooperation, the school works to integrate sustainability perspectives into interdisciplinary music studies and strengthen European researcher education in music science.

Research Focus

The school focuses on interdisciplinary music studies, with an emphasis on sustainability. It aims to promote bærekraft (sustainability) as a key element in music research and education, collaborating internationally to achieve this goal.

Education and Training

• Digital learning resources
  • Access to a variety of digital tools and platforms for research and education
• Trips to research schools in Austria and Greece
  • Opportunities for international collaboration and learning
• Innovative professional mentor program
  • Pairing with experienced professionals in the field for guidance and support
• Increased networking opportunities
  • Chances to connect with artists and researchers across Europe

International Collaboration

The Grieg Research School collaborates internationally, particularly through the ERASMUS+ project Music4Change, to promote sustainability in music research and education. This collaboration enhances the school's ability to provide a comprehensive and globally relevant education in music studies.