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Mills Williams Junior Fellowship

The Mills Williams Junior Fellow receives an award that makes a substantial contribution to their course fees and living costs. Holders of this award are considered members of the team of junior fellows and will be expected to participate fully in RCM life.

The Mills Williams Junior Fellowship is held for one year and is only available to students on the Artist Diploma (ArtDip) in Performance and Artist Diploma (ArtDip) in Composition programmes.

All fellows are expected to develop musical and communication skills by undertaking further intensive study, working with students internally and doing all they can to raise the profile of the RCM externally. They play a full and active part in the musical life of the RCM as well as functioning as RCM ambassadors. They have full use of the RCM Library with its wealth of material and work in close contact with the Creative Careers Centre, the RCM’s centre for professional skills and publicity services.

2025-26 Applications

Mills Williams Junior Fellowship applications for 2025-26 are now closed.

Funds

The details regarding funding for the 2026/27 Mills Williams Junior Fellowship are still to be confirmed.

Study

The programme of study for junior fellows is determined by the structure of the Artist Diploma in Performance and Artist Diploma in Composition courses, which are based on one-to-one provision and practical project work, tailored to your particular career aspirations.

Further details for the 2026/27 Mills Williams Junior Fellowship are still to be confirmed.

Eligibility

The details regarding eligibility for the 2026/27 Mills Williams Junior Fellowship are still to be confirmed.

How to apply

Applications for 2025-26 are now closed.

Further details regarding application for the 2026/27 Mills Williams Junior Fellowship are still to be confirmed.

Lauren Pountney

Assistant to the Deputy Director, Artistic Director, and Fellows' Administrator

020 7591 4370

Lauren.Pountney@rcm.ac.uk

Shortlisting and interviews

Details of the interviews for the 2026/27 Mills Williams Fellowship are still to be confirmed.

 

Details for the 2026/27 Mills Williams Junior Fellowship interviews are still to be confirmed.

Conditions for successful applicants

As a Junior Fellow you will be expected to:

  • Include reference to the award in your CV and in any biographical notes accompanying appearances
  • Produce a short written report on activities undertaken to date by the end of each term
  • Keep trustees and sponsors informed on a regular basis of opportunities to attend performances or events in which you are involved
  • As for all those associated with the College, to adhere to and uphold the College’s values and policies as detailed on our strategies and values pages

Please note that further details for the 2026/27 Mills Williams Junior Fellowship are still to be confirmed.