Mills William Junior Fellowship in Conducting at Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) 2025

Eligibility for the Mills Williams Junior Fellowship

• The Mills Williams Junior Fellowship is open to conductors of all nationalities, with no specific age limit.
• The ideal candidate is usually a recent graduate with some professional experience in conducting.
• While pursuing external engagements is encouraged, the Fellow must be based in Manchester for the duration of the program.

Application Process for the Mills Williams Junior Fellowship

• To apply for the Mills Williams Junior Fellowship, candidates must follow the application guidelines provided by the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). 
• The program seeks individuals who have already demonstrated their potential in conducting, so the process focuses on identifying talented and motivated conductors ready to advance their skills further.
• Specific application instructions can be found on the RNCM website.

Benefits and Value of the Mills Williams Junior Fellowship

• The Mills Williams Junior Fellowship provides significant career opportunities and training. 
• Fellows receive a stipend of £10,500 per year and gain hands-on experience by working with professional orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.
• They also assist in conducting RNCM performances, including opera productions.
• Additionally, Fellows benefit from mentorship by esteemed conductors and gain career development support.
• Many Fellows go on to secure assistant conductor positions or achieve success in prestigious conducting competitions after completing the fellowship.