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The AMS administers three fellowship programs. The Alvin H. Johnson AMS 50 Fellowship and Holmes/D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies support dissertation research, and the Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship funds graduate work by students who are members of historically underrepresented groups. Select a fellowship below to learn more about eligibility and application guidelines.
Alvin H. Johnson AMS 50 Fellowships provide funding for the final year of PhD dissertation work and are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Fellows receive a twelve-month stipend, currently set at $25,000.
The William F. Holmes/Frank D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies provides funding for dissertation research and completion focused on the study of opera. Fellows receive a year-long stipend, currently set at $25,000.
The Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship supports one year of graduate work for a student at a US or Canadian university who is a member of a historically underrepresented group. The fellowship carries a twelve-month stipend, currently set at $25,000.
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Stay abreast of recent AMS grant and fellowship awards on our News & Updates page. The AMS funds a wide variety of individuals and projects, and keeping up with them can give you insight into future disciplinary trends and conversations.
Past Recipients
The AMS has been a major provider of dissertation fellowships in music studies for decades. Peruse our searchable table of Past Recipients to see the extraordinary individuals the Society has supported over the years.
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