Wayne Shirley Research Fellowship
The Wayne Shirley Research Fellowship funds research on American music using Library of Congress collections to advance scholarly work in the field.
Funder: Society for American Music
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Awards & Fellowships general deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000, one-time award for research at the Library of Congress
Summary: Supports research projects on American music utilizing Library of Congress collections, open to Society for American Music members.
Description
The Wayne Shirley Research Fellowship is administered by the Society for American Music (SAM) and provides funding to support research projects at the Library of Congress that relate to American music. The fellowship is intended to advance scholarship by enabling researchers to utilize the Library’s extensive collections. It is part of SAM’s broader commitment to fostering research and scholarship in the field of American music studies.
