Sustainable Mentorship Program
A year-long mentorship program by the American Musicological Society offers advanced musicology researchers tailored guidance in careers, publishing, and funding, with networking and professional development opportunities.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 | August 2027
Funding Amounts: No direct monetary award; program covers registration fees for mentees and provides year-long mentorship and networking.
Summary: Year-long mentorship and professional development program for individuals with advanced training in musicology or related fields, featuring tailored streams and networking opportunities.
Key Information: Program is temporarily paused for redesign; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Sustainable Mentorship Program (SMP) by the American Musicological Society offers a comprehensive, year-long mentorship and professional development experience for individuals with advanced training in musicology and related disciplines. The program supports participants through three tailored mentoring streams: Diverse Careers, Publishing Your Work, and Getting Funded. Each stream addresses specific professional development needs, such as exploring career options inside and outside academia, navigating the publication process, or learning to secure research funding.
Mentees participate in regular virtual meetings with experienced mentors, receive individualized support, and engage in cohort-based networking and development activities. The program also includes a networking event at the AMS Annual Meeting, with registration fees waived for mentees. The SMP is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and particularly encourages applications from members of historically underrepresented groups.
