The American Musicological Society (AMS) has extended the deadline for applications to the Thomas Hampson Fund.
Deadlines:
Faculty Research Office: 1 week prior to SSHRC deadline. (If you wish to have feedback on your application allow at least two weeks – contact Karen Kueneman)
Western Research: 1 week prior to SSHRC deadline
AMS: September 1, 2021
Amount: $1000
Description: 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.
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: https://www.amsmusicology.org/page/pubs_subvention
Eligibility and application guidelines… Applicants must hold an eligible academic research appointment at Western.
Full Applications are to be processed through Western Research and are to be accompanied by a completed ROLA.
Please contact Karen Kueneman if you intend to apply.