The Richard Waterman Junior Scholar Prize (PMSSEM) Grant

The Richard Waterman Junior Scholar Prize (PMSSEM) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology
Amount: Up to US $200
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Summary

The Richard Waterman Junior Scholar Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes outstanding articles by junior scholars in the ethnomusicology of popular music published within the past year. This cash prize, determined annually by the PMSSEM chair, does not exceed $200. Eligible candidates include scholars who have received their Ph.D. within the last seven years, and they can submit multiple articles for consideration each year.

Overview

The Society for Ethnomusicology Mission The Society for Ethnomusicology was founded in 1955 to promote the research, study, and performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts. The Richard Waterman Junior Scholar Prize (PMSSEM) Purpose The purpose is to recognize the best article by a junior scholar in the ethnomusicological study of popular music published within the previous year (in any publication). Prize A cash prize in an amount decided annually by the PMSSEM chair; the amount will not exceed $200.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For the purposes of this award, junior scholar is defined as any scholar, regardless of employment status, who received his or her Ph.D. no more than seven years prior to the submission year. An applicant may send more than one article for consideration per year, and may send items for consideration each year.

Ineligibility

Award recipients are ineligible to compete for the award in subsequent years.