Thomas Hampson Fund Grant

The Thomas Hampson Fund, established in 2009 by the American Musicological Society, supports research on classic song across various contexts, including American and contemporary song. It encourages innovative scholarship and the use of interactive media to promote understanding of classic song. The fund is open to proposals from graduate students, independent scholars, and faculty at all research stages, fostering equity and inclusion in musicology.

About the AMS
The American Musicological Society exists to expand understanding of music and sound through research, teaching, learning, and advocacy. To realize its mission, the Society fosters new work through a range of grants, fellowships, publication subventions, and awards; encourages exchange through publications, meetings, performances, lectures, and other public programs; and supports the professional lives of its members and constituents through workshops, mentoring, discussion forums, and other resources. As a guiding principle, the AMS promotes equity, access, and inclusion.
The Thomas Hampson Fund was established in 2009 in honor of the OPUS Campaign and by the AMS in recognition of Hampson’s outstanding contributions to the field of music as a performer, teacher, and scholar. The fund is dedicated to fostering editions and scholarship on classic song in all its contexts (including American song, contemporary song, etc.), as well as new and innovative technologies for promoting and understanding classic song via interactive media and the Internet.

Eligibility

Applicants may submit proposals at any stage of their research: proposals from graduate students writing dissertations, independent scholars, and faculty will be considered.Those applying to defray expenses related to publication are encouraged to also apply for an AMS publication subvention for individuals.