The Neil Rosenberg Bluegrass Scholar Award
This annual award honors the best academic paper on bluegrass music by a developing scholar, promoting excellence and new research in bluegrass scholarship.
Funder: IBMA Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Annual submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 honorarium plus admission to the next IBMA Business Conference and Awards Show (one-time award)
Summary: Annual award for the best academic paper on bluegrass music by a developing scholar, supporting excellence in bluegrass scholarship.
Key Information: Open to graduate students and recent PhDs; paper must be presented at a juried academic conference.
Description
This annual award, administered by the IBMA Foundation, recognizes a developing academic scholar who presents the best paper on bluegrass music at a juried academic conference. Named in honor of bluegrass historian Neil Rosenberg, the award aims to encourage new research and scholarship in the field of bluegrass music. Recipients receive a $1,000 honorarium and admission to the IBMA Business Conference and Awards Show, providing both recognition and networking opportunities within the bluegrass community.
