Supports students and recent graduates in organology and music material culture studies to participate in the AMS Annual Meeting and connect with leading scholars.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates: August 21, 2026
Funding Amounts: Complimentary registration for the 2026 AMS Annual Meeting (online) and a one-year membership in the American Musical Instrument Society; no cash travel support for 2026.
Summary: Supports students and recent graduates interested in organology to attend the AMS Annual Meeting, offering complimentary registration and networking opportunities.
Key Information: Recipients must attend the Organology Study Group’s session at the annual meeting; maximum of three awards per individual.
The AMS Organology Study Group Travel Grants program is designed to support students and recent graduates interested in organology or music and material culture studies by enabling their participation in the American Musicological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting. For 2026, since the annual meeting will be held online, selected recipients will receive complimentary conference registration instead of travel support, along with a one-year complimentary membership in the American Musical Instrument Society (AMIS). The program also introduces recipients to a network of scholars in the field and requires attendance at the Organology Study Group’s paper session during the meeting.