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

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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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Deadline

2026-08-17

Award amount

Up to $2,500 for individuals

Eligibility

Individual applicants must be members of the AMS; Individual applicants cannot have received an individual subvention within the last three years; Institutional applicants must be members of the Coalition of Music Organizations

Requirements

Short abstract (1,000 words max); Copy of draft publication; Copy of contract or letter of agreement for publication; Itemized budget; Copies of readers' reports and author's responses with names redacted

Application materials

Abstract; Draft publication; Contract/Letter of agreement; Budget; Readers' reports and responses; Financial statement (for institutions)

How to apply

Submit application via the AMS portal for individuals or institutions; Ensure all required materials are included as incomplete applications will not be considered

Important dates

February 15 (annual deadline); August 15 (annual deadline)

Contact

American Musicological Society, 20 Cooper Square, Floor 3, New York, NY 10003

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