The Research Committee, which is part of the Senate, is responsible for discussing issues related to EAMT’s research activities and preparing the Senate’s decisions and regulations related to research.
The Committee is established by decree of the Rector for one academic year. The work of the Scientific Committee is chaired by the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Research and meets at least once a semester.
For the 2026/27 academic year, the research committee consists of:
Kristi Kiilu (Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Research, Chair of the Committee)
Kristel Karu-Kletter (Research Secretary)
Kristel Pappel (Head of the Centre for Doctoral Studies)
Kaari Kiitsak-Prikk (Head of the Department of Musicology, Music Pedagogy and Cultural Management)
Kerri Kotta (Head of Musicology)
Toomas Siitan (Professor of Musicology)
Lembit Orgse (Head of Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy Studies)
Kadi Kaja (Head of Music Pedagogy Studies)
Brigitta Davidjants (Senior Researcher)
Kai Kiiv (Head of Cultural Management Studies)
Madli Pesti (Senior Researcher, the Theatre Department)
Anu Schaper (Researcher, Executive Editor of the EAMT Press)
Carolin Krajňák (PhD Student in Musicology)
Kristjan Kannukene (PhD Student in Artistic Research)
Rasmus Heinsar (MA Student of Musicology)