The American Musicological Society's Career Development Grants in American Music support students and educators attending the AMS annual meeting's American Music track for scholarly engagement.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Travel support and complimentary AMS annual meeting registration for selected students and educators; amount varies by need and location.
Summary: Supports students and educators in American music with travel grants and free registration to participate in the AMS annual meeting’s American Music track.
Key Information: U.S. legal residency required; open to both K-12 and higher education educators and current students.
This program provides travel grants and complimentary registration to the annual meeting of the American Musicological Society (AMS) for students and educators who have a special interest in American music. The grant aims to foster deeper engagement with American music scholarship by supporting participation in specialized sessions and cohort activities within the American Music track at the AMS annual meeting. Recipients benefit from professional development, networking, and access to a focused scholarly community.