The Adrienne Fried Block Fellowship funds innovative research on the diverse musical cultures and histories of urban life in American music.
Funder: Society for American Music
Due Dates: October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $3,000 (one-time research fellowship award)
Summary: Supports research on urban musical life in American music, with a focus on innovative scholarship related to music in urban U.S. environments.
Key Information: Applicants must be Society for American Music (SAM) members.
The Adrienne Fried Block Fellowship, administered by the Society for American Music (SAM), is a research fellowship supporting scholarly work focused on urban musical life within the field of American music. The fellowship encourages projects that explore the diverse musical cultures, histories, and practices in urban environments across the United States, aiming to foster innovative research that deepens understanding of the role of music in urban life.