American Musicological Society (AMS) - Alvin H. Johnson Dissertation Fellowship

Information about the Alvin H. Johnson Dissertation Fellowship offered by the American Musicological Society (AMS).

Deadline15 April

Award amount$25,000 stipend; Early Music: $2500 - $5000; Publications: $1500 - $4000; Up to $2,500 for individuals; Up to $4,000 for institutions; General Support: $1500 - $2500; Public Outreach: $2000 - $4000; Monetary prize (amount not specified)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Award workspace

Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.

Deadline

15 April

Opening date

January

Award amount

$25,000 stipend; Early Music: $2500 - $5000; Publications: $1500 - $4000; Up to $2,500 for individuals; Up to $4,000 for institutions; General Support: $1500 - $2500; Public Outreach: $2000 - $4000; Monetary prize (amount not specified)

Academic level

Graduate

Eligibility

Coalition member organizations must apply; Individual applicants must be members of the AMS; Doctoral degree with emphasis on musical scholarship; Must be published during the preceding calendar year; Student in good standing at a North American university; Completed all degree requirements except the dissertation

Requirements

Itemized budget; Copy of draft publication; Short abstract (1,000 words max); Article may receive only one AMS award; Dissertation proposal (2,000-4,000 words); Individual may receive the award only once

Official source pages

34 tracked

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2026 AMS Council Election Candidates

Official announcement of the 2026 American Musicological Society (AMS) Council election candidates, including candidate biographies and voting instructions for AMS members.

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American Musicological Society (AMS) Publication Subventions

Information and application guidelines for AMS publication subventions provided to individuals and institutions to support music studies scholarship.

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Alvin H. Johnson AMS 50 Fellowship

Provides year-long funding for the final year of PhD dissertation work in music studies. Awards are based on academic merit and include a stipend.

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Music Means - American Musicological Society

An overview of the Music Means multimedia digital platform, which explores the artistic, social, and commercial histories of American music.

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Journal of the American Musicological Society (JAMS)

Official information page for the Journal of the American Musicological Society (JAMS), covering member access, institutional subscriptions, submission guidelines, and editorial board information.

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AMS Archives

Overview of the American Musicological Society's historical archives housed at the University of Pennsylvania, including collection details and oral history interviews.

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Coalition of Music Organizations - American Musicological Society

An overview of the American Musicological Society's Coalition of Music Organizations, a voluntary association for small to medium-sized music organizations providing access to small-grant funding, outreach support, and mutual aid.

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Awards & Honors - American Musicological Society

A directory page listing various awards, honors, and recognition programs offered by the American Musicological Society (AMS) for researchers, educators, and performers.

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