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Funding & Support

The AMS is a major funder of music studies research, performance, and professional development programs!

Grants for American Music Scholars

AMS Career Development Grants in American Music provide an $800 travel grant, free annual meeting registration, and cohort activites for American music scholars attending the AMS Annual Meeting. It is a great way to expand your professional network and meet people who share your passions.

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Keep up with the work of the Society and its many chapters and study groups. Visit this website regularly to check our Community Calendar or to peruse the latest updates on our News & Updates page. You’ll be astonished at just how much there is to do and experience as part of the AMS community.

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Past Recipients

Experience history!

The AMS has been a major provider of grants and awards for over sixty years. Peruse our searchable table of Past Recipients to see the extraordinary range of work the Society has supported and recognized over the years. We promise that you’ll see a title or scholar to catch your eye and add to your reading list!

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