Early Music Program Fund
The Early Music Program Fund from the American Musicological Society supports research skills, education, and networking for the study of music before 1600.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates: January 15, 2027: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per proposal; AMS may award less than requested; no minimum amount.
Summary: Supports AMS-affiliated groups in advancing research skills, education, and networking for the study of music before 1600.
Key Information: Only AMS chapters, study groups, or committees may apply; individuals must partner with one.
Description
The Early Music Program Fund, administered by the American Musicological Society (AMS), provides targeted support for educational and field-building initiatives focused on music before 1600. The fund aims to enhance the specialized skills required for the study, teaching, and performance of early music, with eligible activities including training in paleography, codicology, organology, archival sciences, musical notation, lexicology, languages, liturgy, and related material or scribal cultures. The program also seeks to foster professional and scholarly networks that benefit early music researchers and educators.
