? Are you passionate about music, digital economies and Africa's creative potential? King's College London opens applications for a fully-funded 4-year PhD scholarship focussing on \"Afro beats and Afro bytes: exploring the global impact of West African music on digital economies\". ?\u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deadline: 19th March 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n About the opportunity:<\/strong> This exciting PhD opportunity, based in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries at King's College London, offers a unique chance to delve into the global development of West African music and the role of digital and platform economies. Co-supervised by Professor Roberta Comunian and Dr Eka Ikpe, this project aims to understand how Afro-beat music producers in West Africa contribute to the creation of social, economic and cultural value in national and global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Main research questions:<\/strong> ? What processes and platforms drive creation, distribution and revenue generation for West African music producers? ? How do digital technologies and platform economies shape new social, economic and cultural development in the music industry? ? What role do knowledge, technology and capital play in West Africa's creative economy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligibility criteria:<\/strong> \u2714\ufe0f African nationals permanently resident in an African country \u2714\ufe0f Meet the academic requirements for enrolment on a PhD programme at King's College London \u2714\ufe0f Have or expect to achieve a High Merit or Distinction at Masters level \u2714\ufe0f Strong interest in music and the creative economy \u2714\ufe0f Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods<\/p>\n\n\n\n Financing:<\/strong> This award covers full tuition fees, offers an annual bursary and provides one research, training and support grant per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application procedure:<\/strong> To apply, please send the following documents to Prof Roberta Comunian ( Roberta.Comunian@kcl.ac.uk<\/a> ) even 19th March 2024<\/strong> ? CV ? Cover letter explaining your interest in the project and relevant experience ? Sample of written work (e.g. master's thesis) ? Academic reference letter<\/p>\n\n\n\n Successful candidates will be invited for an online interview in the week commencing 31 March. 22nd April 2024<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to pursue your passion for music, research and Africa's creative potential! Sign up now and embark on a journey of discovery and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n