Ensemble scholarship: A (one-year) Start Up for Ensemble(s)

The Ensemble Scholarship responds to this: convincing project applications receive financial support for the realisation of specific artistic projects for a period of one year. 

The selection and awarding is carried out by a commission from various artistic disciplines according to the criteria set out in the conditions of the call for applications. The Mozarteum University Salzburg also supports the ensembles with concert organisation, infrastructure and mentoring/coaching, which are provided individually for each ensemble and project.

For whom?

For ensemble groups consisting of at least 3 people (exception: piano duo (= 2 piano players) and Lied duo (= 1 voice & piano)), whereby 50% of the group must be either active students or former students who graduated less than 2 years ago from the Mozarteum University Salzburg.

External persons can only supplement the groups. Unusual ensemble casts are also welcome (e.g. actors and musicians etc.). The nationality of the applicants is irrelevant.

Amount of the grant:

• Euro 3,000 to Euro 6,000, depending on the size of the ensemble and the project
• Paid out in 2 instalments:
  • after selection decision
  • 2nd instalment after completion of the project within one calendar year

Requirements:

• CV of each group member including photo and of the chamber music group including group photo and submission of the name of the ensemble
• Proof of studies 
• Concrete project concepts including schedule for a period of one (1) year
• Cost breakdown and financing plan
• Mandatory participation in the presentation of the ensemble on Saturday 10 May 2025 11:00 am at the Mozarteum University Salzburg (Small Studio) for each ensemble member
• Selection of one (1) contact person who will act on behalf of and in the best conscience of the group (incl. financial management)
• Selection criteria for the contact person: the person must be an active student or former student who graduated less than 2 years ago from the Mozarteum University Salzburg
• The chamber music group agrees to play together for at least one (1) year and to do everything in its power to achieve the success of the projects

Criteria for the selection of scholarship holders:

• To what extent does the submitted project plan promote the artistic development and career of the respective ensemble and its scholarship holders?
• The selection or awarding of the scholarship is carried out by a commission from various artistic disciplines in accordance with the criteria set out in the terms of application
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• There is no legal entitlement to the award of a scholarship. Notification of acceptances and rejections will be sent by e-mail after the decision on the awarding of the scholarship has been made
• The number of scholarships to be awarded depends on the funding available

Application deadline: to be submitted by Monday, 10 March 2025 via the following link: https://forms.gle/YYWncgQf4YBVxtF37

If you have any questions, please contact project manager Stefan David Hummel (stefan_david.hummel@moz.ac.at).