William F. Holmes / Frank D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies
Forecasted
The William F. Holmes / Frank D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies funds doctoral candidates' advanced research in opera studies, supporting dissertation completion through the American Musicological Society.
Funder: American Musicological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 stipend for one year; non-stipendiary option available
Summary: Supports doctoral candidates at North American universities completing dissertations in opera studies with a year-long stipend based on academic merit.
Key Information: Fellowships are not deferrable or renewable and cannot be held concurrently with a comparable award unless accepted non-stipendiary.
Description
The William F. Holmes / Frank D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies, administered by the American Musicological Society, provides funding for advanced dissertation research and completion in the field of opera studies. This fellowship is awarded annually based on academic merit and is intended to allow doctoral candidates to focus full-time on their dissertation work. The fellowship aims to foster significant scholarly contributions to opera studies by supporting students at North American universities as they complete their dissertations.
