Full-time graduate student registered in good standing for a doctorate at a North American university; Must have an approved dissertation proposal in the subfield of opera studies at the time of application
Requirements
Fellows are expected to focus on completing their dissertation; Fellows must not undertake more than 20 hours per week of paid or unpaid employment during the fellowship term; Fellowship is not deferrable or renewable; Cannot be held concurrently with a comparable or year-long fellowship unless accepted on a non-stipendiary basis
Application materials
1,000 character dissertation project description; Dissertation proposal of 2,000-4,000 words (including rationale and chapter overview); Timeline for completion (1-2 pages); Sample chapter or excerpt (max 60 double-spaced pages); Letter from registrar or Director of Graduate Studies attesting to ABD status
How to apply
Submit application via the online platform linked on the page; Ensure all documents include the project name but omit personally identifying information (name/institution)
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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