Michael Pisani Student Travel Subvention Grant

The Michael Pisani Student Travel Subvention, funded by the Society for American Music, offers financial assistance to students attending the Society's national conference. This initiative aims to support diverse students, particularly those presenting papers or attending for the first time. By alleviating travel costs, the subvention promotes greater participation in academic discourse and encourages the next generation of music scholars to engage with American musical traditions.

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.
Student Conference Travel Subvention
In any year, the amount of money available will vary. Therefore, the Fund will endeavor to support as many applicants as possible at a level commensurate with the available funds. The Fund will provide financial assistance for costs associated with attending the conference.

Eligibility

Students receiving support must be members of the Society and enrolled at a college or university (with the exception of doctoral students who need not be formally enrolled).
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