John Koegel Latin American/Latinx Music Fellowship
This fellowship funds research on Latin American and Latinx music, supporting scholarly projects that explore these traditions and their influences within American music studies.
Funder: Society for American Music
Due Dates: October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 (one-time award; annual competition)
Summary: Supports research on Latin American and Latinx music within the field of American music.
Key Information: Applicants must be members in good standing of the Society for American Music.
Description
This fellowship, endowed by John Koegel and administered by the Society for American Music (SAM), is designed to support scholarly research on Latin American and Latinx music, broadly defined to include South America, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and representations of these cultures in North America and globally. The award may be used for expenses related to archival or ethnographic research, such as travel, books, and media resources. The fellowship is part of SAM’s mission to encourage and advance scholarship in American music studies.
