IEN’s Workshops focus on practical academic and professional skills, particularly for students and early-career researchers. These sessions are designed to provide concrete guidance on aspects of academic life that are often important but not always formally taught.
Academic CV Writing Workshop
The Iranian Ethnomusicology Network organized an online workshop on academic CV writing led by Hamidreza Salehyar, PhD Candidate in Ethnomusicology at the University of Toronto. The workshop was designed especially for music students and early-career researchers preparing applications for graduate study. It focused on how to structure and present academic experience clearly and effectively in a CV, with attention to the expectations of higher-education applications.
Writing an Ideal Research Proposal
On December 9, 2024, the Iranian Ethnomusicology Network, in collaboration with Sonic Tehran, organized a workshop led by Professor Laudan Nooshin on developing a strong research proposal. Five music researchers critically discussed a sample proposal in the presence of its author, identifying its strengths and weaknesses and offering practical suggestions for improvement. The workshop was particularly designed for students preparing PhD applications, especially to European universities.