Announcement of the Handschin Prize 2020
Anyone who has completed a doctorate in the last two years and has a Swiss connection can apply to the Swiss Music Research Society for the Handschin Prize 2020 until March 20.
Since 2009, the Swiss Music Research Society (SMG) has awarded the Handschin Prize for young musicologists every two years. The prize money amounts to CHF 3000. Doctoral students who completed their doctorate between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2019, including the defense, and who
- have Swiss citizenship or
- have completed a doctorate at a Swiss institution or
- have been employed at a Swiss musical institution with a workload of more than 25% for more than one year or
- make a relevant contribution to Swiss music history with their dissertation; citizenship and academic affiliation play no role here.
Applications will be accepted by the SMG office until March 20, 2020; electronic applications can be sent to the secretary Benedict Zemp (benedict.zemp@musik.unibe.ch) should be addressed. The award ceremony will take place on September 17, 2020 as part of the first study day of the SMG fThe event is held for young scientists.
The application must be accompanied by:
- Dissertation (electronic)
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
