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 Studies in Music Publication Subvention

Information regarding the AMS Studies in Music book series, including submission guidelines for proposals and details on available financial subvention support for authors.

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Award amount

$3,000 base subvention

Eligibility

Authors of musicological scholarship; Contingent faculty, independent scholars, or professionals whose research activities are not remunerated as part of their paid employment are eligible for additional support

Requirements

Proposals must explore musical issues from any historical, theoretical, or ethnomusicological perspective; Proposals must explain the substance, structure, and disciplinary importance of the work; Proposals must include content of each chapter, current status of the study, and projected completion date; Must include one or more sample chapters

Application materials

Detailed proposal; Sample chapters

How to apply

Submit an electronic copy of the proposal and sample chapters to the current AMS Studies series editor via email at amsstudies@amsmusicology.org and gbhogal@wellesley.edu

Contact

Gurminder K. Bhogal, Editor, AMS Studies in Music, amsstudies@amsmusicology.org, gbhogal@wellesley.edu

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