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Funding & Support
Jun
02
Deadline: 02 Jun, 2025
Eileen Southern Travel Fund
The Eileen Southern Travel Fund provides travel grants for minority students to attend the AMS Annual Meeting.
Jul
01
Deadline: 01 Jul, 2025
AMS/NYU Travel Grant
Supports travel to the AMS Annual Meeting for NYU students
Jul
01
Deadline: 01 Jul, 2025
Annual Meeting Travel Grants
Travel grants for AMS members to attend the AMS Annual Meeting
Jul
01
Deadline: 01 Jul, 2025
Career Development Grants in American Music
Travel grants to the Annual Meeting for educators specializing in American music
News
04 April, 2025
NEH Grants Terminated
The AMS has four NEH grants and $363,000 in expected funding summarily terminated by DOGE.
17 April 2025
UK Music Orgs Condemn NEH Cuts and their Effect on the AMS
The Royal Musical Association, Conservatoires UK, and Music Mark released a statement condemning NEH funding cuts and their effects on the AMS.
14 April 2025
Have NEH Grant Cuts Affected You?
The AMS invites individuals and organizations working on music studies to report how NEH funding has impacted and supported their work.
17 March 2025
Help AMS Advocate for the Humanities!
AMS staff and Board members recently lobbied Congress in support of the humanities. Here are a few way you can help!
14 March 2025
Jennifer Walker Appointed Associate Editor of JAMS
Jennifer Walker appointed to serve as Associate Editor of JAMS, eventually succeeding as Editor-in-Chief.
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