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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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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Award amount

$25,000 stipend

Eligibility

Doctoral degree with emphasis on musical scholarship.; Student in good standing at a North American university.; Completed all degree requirements except the dissertation.; Cannot hold equivalent major award concurrently unless non-stipendiary.; Fellowships are for one year, not deferrable or renewable.

Requirements

Brief (1,000 character) dissertation project description.; Dissertation proposal (2,000-4,000 words).; Timeline (1-2 pages) for dissertation completion.; Sample chapter or excerpt (max 60 double-spaced pages).; Letter attesting to ABD status from registrar or graduate studies director.

Application materials

Dissertation project description; Dissertation proposal; Timeline for completion; Sample chapter/excerpt; Letter of ABD status

Important dates

Fellows selected in the spring.; Fellows announced in the summer.

Contact

20 Cooper Square, Floor 3, New York, NY 10003

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