Many Voices Travel Grants

The Many Voices Travel Grant, offered by the Society for Music Theory, supports diverse participation in music theory scholarship. Designed for scholars, especially students, the grant aims to reduce barriers to attending the Annual Meeting, ensuring a wider range of voices and perspectives are represented. Up to 10 grants of $400 each, along with complimentary conference registration, are available to facilitate engagement with the discipline and promote inclusivity.

Society for Music Theory
The Society for Music Theory promotes the development of and engagement with music theory as a scholarly and pedagogical discipline. The Society is committed to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and gender equity in the field.
In keeping with these commitments, the Many Voices Travel Grant—along with the Accessibility, International, IUU, and Family Care Grants—seeks to reduce barriers to participation in the Annual Meeting. It is intended for scholars (with preference given to students) whose engagement helps broaden the range of voices, viewpoints, and experiences represented in our musical community.
Funds may be used to offset expenses related to attendance at the Annual Meeting, including travel, lodging, and registration.
Award
Typically up to 10 grants are made, with a maximum award of $400, plus complimentary conference registration.

Eligibility

Applicants need not be SMT members.Preference will be given to students.