The Thomas Hampson Fund from the American Musicological Society supports innovative research and publication projects on classic song, including digital and technological approaches.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards support research and publication projects; specific amounts not stated but generally fund project expenses.
Summary: Supports research and publication on classic song, including digital and innovative approaches, for scholars at any career stage.
The Thomas Hampson Fund, administered by the American Musicological Society (AMS), is dedicated to fostering research and publication on classic song in all its forms and contexts. Established in 2009, the fund honors Thomas Hampson's impact as a performer, teacher, and scholar. It supports scholarship, new editions, and the use of innovative technologies (such as interactive media and the internet) to promote and deepen understanding of classic song. Projects may address traditional, American, or contemporary song, and both print and digital publication formats are eligible.