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 Study Groups

Information on the 22 thematic study groups within the American Musicological Society, including how to join, manage, and propose new groups.

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Eligibility

Must be an AMS member to join a study group; Primary organizers of study groups must be AMS members

Requirements

New study group applications require a statement of rationale, information on prior activities, two or more primary organizers, a list of 20+ inaugural members, and a...

Application materials

Study Group Reporting Form; Statement of rationale; Bibliography of recent and relevant work

How to apply

Sign up for existing study groups via the AMS member portal; Submit new study group applications as email attachments to the AMS office

Important dates

Annual reports are due in the summer each year

Documents

The Chapter & Study Group Organizer’s Handbook

Contact

ams@amsmusicology.org

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