Margery Lowens Dissertation Research Fellowship Grant

Margery Lowens Dissertation Research Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society For American Music
Amount: Up to US $4,000
Last Updated: May 31, 2025

Summary

The Margery Lowens Dissertation Research Fellowship, awarded by the Society for American Music, supports students in the early stages of their Ph.D. dissertation research on American music. With a maximum award of $4,000, the fellowship can cover various research costs, including travel and resources. It honors Margery Morgan Lowens, a founding member of the Society, and aims to encourage scholarly engagement and exploration in diverse fields related to American music.

Overview

Our Mission The Society for American Music is dedicated to the study, teaching, creation, and dissemination of all musics in the Americas. As a scholarly, collegial, and inclusive organization, we serve a wide and diverse array of academics, librarians, composers, performers and members of the general public. We instill passion and appreciation for all aspects of American music and musical cultures by: holding collegial annual conferences that feature scholarly presentations, musical performances, and opportunities for social interaction and professional development of its members;disseminating high-quality research and thoughtful articles and reviews through the peer reviewed Journal and the online Bulletin;offering financial support for research at libraries, archives, and other venues in the United States and abroadpresenting annual awards that recognize outstanding scholarship, dedicated service to the Society, lifetime professional achievement, and significant contributions to the American musical culture;partnering with other local and national organizations to sponsor outreach initiatives designed to engage the general public with innovative programming;furnishing creative curriculum support for K–12 and university educators interested in integrating American music into their classrooms;advocating for the sustained support of humanities research, music librarianship, and musical composition, as well as greater access to the resources of American music; andserving as a resource for media outlets and the general public. Margery Lowens Dissertation Research Fellowship The fellowship may be used to fund research costs (including but not limited to travel expenses, books, and media resources) conducted or purchased during the funding period. The maximum award amount is $4,000. Applications for smaller amounts are welcome, and the Society may split the award between multiple fellows. The successful applicant/s will also receive one complimentary year of membership in the Society.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The fellowship is awarded competitively to students at the early stages of their dissertation research on American music and must have advanced to Ph.D./DMA candidacy (or the equivalent) in the timeline listed on website.As the Society for American Music is dedicated to the study, teaching, creation, and dissemination of all musics in the Americas, we welcome proposals on all topics related to music in or of the Americas from students in all relevant fields (including, but not limited to, musicology, ethnomusicology, and American studies).