Official grant information page for the Harold Powers World Travel Fund, providing travel and research support for doctoral students and PhD graduates in musicology.
Doctoral students at North American universities who have completed all other PhD requirements; PhD graduates of North American universities who completed their degree within the past five years; Preference given to applicants whose home institutions do not offer financial support for musicological research; No individual may receive a travel/research grant more than once in a three-year period
Requirements
Brief summary of proposal (150 words); Description of overall project (500 words); Statement of significance and contribution to existing research (250 words); Description of expected results and future research plans (200 words); Detailed plan of work (500 words); Project budget (using provided template)
Application materials
Project proposal summary; Project description; Statement of significance; Expected results and future plans; Detailed plan of work; Project budget
How to apply
Complete the common application form used for AMS travel/research grants; Submit all required documents as specified in the application form
Important dates
Deadline: 1 April 2026; Awarded funds must be used between 1 May 2026 and 30 April 2027
Documents
Budget template
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