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 plans for further research (200 words); Detailed plan of work (500 words); Project budget (using provided template)
Application materials
Proposal summary; Project description; Statement of significance; Expected results description; Detailed plan of work; Project budget
How to apply
Use the common application form for AMS Travel and Research Grants; Submit all required documents as specified in the application form
Important dates
Deadline: 1 April 2026; Grant period: 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
Documents
Budget template
Contact
American Musicological Society, 20 Cooper Square, Floor 3, New York, NY 10003
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