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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AMS Honorary Membership

Information regarding the American Musicological Society's Honorary Membership status, including nomination procedures and selection criteria.

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Deadline

2026-03-31

Eligibility

Long-standing members of the Society; Persons who have made outstanding contributions to furthering the Society's stated object

Requirements

Nominees must have made extraordinary contributions to the Society and/or the field of music studies

Application materials

Short note summarizing the nominee’s notable accomplishments

How to apply

Submit a nomination note to the AMS Office via the online form

Important dates

Nominations due by 31 March 2026; Committee submits nominations to Board in late March; Council votes on nominations in the summer; Elected members informed in the fall

Documents

AMS Administrative Handbook

Contact

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

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