The Department of Musicology at the University of Oslo invites applications for 3 PhD fellowships in musicology in relation to societal challenges and crises. The deadline is 9 January 2022. The positions are open with regard to time period, geographic area, and musical genre or tradition—which certainly includes popular music topics. Further info can be found here: https://www.hf.uio.no/imv/english/about/vacancies/. 

Doctoral fellowships in Norway are full-time salaried positions with social benefits. Questions about the positions can be directed to the contacts listed in the job ad, or relevant academic staff.