Virgil Thomson Fellowship
The Virgil Thomson Fellowship funds original research on the role of music in American theater, film, television, and other stage and screen contexts.
Funder: Society for American Music
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Annual application deadline — Award and Fellowship applications due)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 (one-time award)
Summary: Supports original research on music as it appears on stage and screen within the field of American music.
Description
The Virgil Thomson Fellowship, administered by the Society for American Music (SAM), is designed to support scholarly research on the role of music in stage and screen contexts within the field of American music. This includes research into music’s intersection with theater, film, television, and other performance or media environments. The fellowship aims to enhance understanding and appreciation of American music in these settings through original research projects.
