Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship
Forecasted
The Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship from the American Musicological Society supports underrepresented graduate students in advancing innovative musicology research.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 stipend for one year of full-time graduate study; no tuition coverage; non-stipendiary option available
Summary: Supports a year of graduate study in musicology for students from historically underrepresented groups to foster diversity in music scholarship.
Key Information: Fellowship cannot be held concurrently with a major equivalent award unless accepted without stipend.
Description
The Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship, administered by the American Musicological Society, is designed to promote diversity in the field of musicology by supporting graduate students from historically underrepresented groups. The fellowship provides a year-long stipend for full-time study at a U.S. or Canadian university, enabling recipients to advance their academic work and contribute new perspectives to music studies. The goal is to encourage a broader, more inclusive range of voices and experiences within music scholarship.
