The Centre for Performance Science (CPS) is a partnership of Royal College of Music and Imperial College London. Founded in 2000, CPS is an internationally distinctive centre for research, teaching and knowledge exchange in music performance science.

Ongoing activities fall into the following areas:
• Psychological and physiological sciences of music
• Developmental and educational sciences of music
• Social and cultural sciences of music

A central aim of the CPS is to remain alert to the particular mission and purpose of conservatoire training. Its position within a vibrant musical environment and focus on applied research distinguishes it from university-based centres with overlapping interests.