Guest Speaker Fund
The AMS Guest Speaker Fund supports bringing non-musicology scholars to the AMS annual meeting to foster interdisciplinary research and enrich musicological discourse.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Guest Speaker Fund application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per invited guest for travel, honorarium, and potentially complimentary registration
Summary: Supports AMS committees and study groups to bring guest speakers from outside musicology to the AMS annual meeting, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
Description
The Guest Speaker Fund is a special initiative of the American Musicological Society (AMS) aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration during the AMS annual meeting. This fund provides financial support to AMS committees and study groups that invite guest speakers from outside the field of musicology. Funding is intended to cover travel expenses, honoraria, and may include complimentary conference registration for invited guests. The goal is to integrate diverse perspectives and expertise into AMS annual sessions, enriching the society's programming and scholarly discourse.
