Thomas Hampson Fund
The Thomas Hampson Fund supports research and digital innovation advancing the study and appreciation of classic song in all traditions.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates: August 17, 2026 (Full application / submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 per award; one-time grant
Summary: Supports research, publication, and technological innovation related to classic song in all contexts, including digital projects.
Description
The Thomas Hampson Fund, established by the American Musicological Society in 2009, supports research, scholarly editions, and innovative digital projects focused on classic song. The fund encourages proposals that advance the understanding and appreciation of classic song—broadly defined to include American, contemporary, and other traditions—through both traditional scholarship and new technologies such as interactive media and online resources. The grant aims to foster new approaches to classic song, supporting projects at any research stage and welcoming both traditional and digital publication outputs.
