Official program page for the Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship, providing year-long support for graduate students from historically underrepresented groups in musicology.
Students at a U.S. or Canadian university; Members of a historically underrepresented group; Must have completed at least one year of full-time graduate work; Intend to pursue a Ph.D.; In good standing at their home institution; Preference given to citizens or permanent residents of a North American country
Requirements
Must be enrolled in full-time study; Cannot hold an equivalent major award concurrently or consecutively unless accepted without a stipend; Not deferrable or renewable; Expected to limit paid or unpaid employment to 20 hours per week during the fellowship term
Application materials
Brief statement (max 200 words) on underrepresented group status and contribution to musicology; Personal statement (max 1,000 words) on academic background and research interests; Curriculum vitae; Work sample(s) (max 30 pages total); One letter of support from a faculty member
How to apply
Review the application form for submission guidelines and additional details
Important dates
Application deadline: 2 February 2026; Selection: Spring; Announcement: Summer
Contact
American Musicological Society, 20 Cooper Square, Floor 3, New York, NY 10003
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