Scientific Research Projects

Funder: GRAMMY Museum Foundation Inc (with funding from The Recording Academy)

Geographic Scope: North America

Program Description:
Each year, the GRAMMY Museum Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support research on the impact of music on the human condition.

Funding Focus Areas

• Study of effects of music on mood, cognition, and healing
• Medical and occupational well-being of music professionals
• Creative process underlying music
• Links between music and early childhood education
• Music therapy on populations from infants to the elderly
• Treatments for illnesses and injuries common to musicians

Priority Criteria

• Strong methodological design
• Innovative research questions

Eligibility

• Organizations and individuals
• Projects related to impact of music on human condition

Contact Information

• Email: guestservices@grammymuseum.org
• Phone: (213) 725-5700
• Address: 800 W Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Additional Information

• Funding generously provided by The Recording Academy
• 2025 Scientific Research Guidelines available on website

Letter of Intent (LOI) Requirements

The LOI includes the following information:

1. Project Contact and Overview
   • Contact information for project lead
   • High-level project summary
2. Brief Description of Project
   • Research question
   • Methodology outline (number of subjects, control groups, etc.)
   • Impact/application of research
   • Existing project partners and/or financial support, if any
3. Dissemination Plan
   • Description of intended dissemination plan of research findings (see guidelines)
4. Key Personnel Biographies
   • Brief biographies of key personnel involved in project

Application Status

• 2025 applications are now closed
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