The Edward T. Cone Fellowship funds research that advances scholarly understanding of concert music traditions and contexts within American music.
Funder: Society for American Music
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Edward T. Cone Fellowship full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per fellowship; one-time award
Summary: Supports research on concert music within the broad field of American music by members of the Society for American Music.
Key Information: Applicants must be Society for American Music members at the time of application.
The Edward T. Cone Fellowship is administered by the Society for American Music (SAM) and supports research focused on concert music in the context of American music. This competitive fellowship aims to advance scholarly work that deepens the understanding of concert music traditions, practices, and contexts in America. It is intended for scholars at any career stage who are members of SAM.