The American Musicological Society's Annual Meeting Registration Waivers remove registration fees for online conferences, supporting international music scholars from lower-GDP countries.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Full waiver of AMS Annual Meeting registration fee for eligible recipients; typically awards up to 100 waivers per online meeting cycle.
Summary: Supports international participants from lower-GDP countries by waiving online AMS Annual Meeting registration fees.
Key Information: Offered only during years when the AMS Annual Meeting is held online.
The American Musicological Society's Annual Meeting Registration Waivers program is designed to eliminate financial barriers for international scholars and professionals from countries with a per-capita GDP below $41,000 (PPP, international $), enabling them to attend the AMS Annual Meeting when it is held online. The waiver covers the full cost of registration, making the virtual conference more accessible to a diverse global audience. The program typically awards up to 100 waivers per online meeting cycle. Waivers are awarded automatically to eligible presenters, with remaining waivers distributed by lottery among other qualified applicants.