Application Deadline: 11:59pm ET, 1 December 2025
Eligibility
The Roland Jackson Memorial Grant was established in 2023 in honor of long-time AMS member Roland Jackson to support work in the field of musical analysis. Grants will provide funds to support the production of a work project such as an article, book, digital resource, performance, or syllabus. Eligible projects include research, print, or digital work that engages directly with the interpretation and realization of musical works, including through scores, recordings, and performance practice.
Notification and Use of Funds
Applicants will receive a decision notification by mid-February. Selected grantees must provide a copy of the final work product (article, book, digital resource, syllabus, or video recording of the performance).
Grants of up to $2000 will be awarded. Funds must be used within twelve months from the date the funds are awarded.
Application Procedures
To apply for the Roland Jackson Memorial Grant, you will be required to provide the following materials:
- A prospectus of no more than 1,000 words, explaining the work that has been done thus far and outlining the plan of research (including travel, if relevant)
- A detailed budget and explanation of the expenses to which the grant would be applied. Wherever possible, expenses should be itemized. Grant funds can also be used to support living expenses during the project.
- A curriculum vitae
- One letter of recommendation.
Note: The letter of recommendation must be requested using the reference request feature included in the application form, so have your reference name and email handy when filling in the form. You may send the reference request at any time, even before you are ready to submit the application.
Important Notes
- Start your application process early. You may save an incomplete form and continue later.
- You MUST click the 'Submit' button at the end of the form to submit your application. Applications not submitted by the deadline cannot be considered.
- Upon submission of your application form you will receive an email confirmation. You may also check the status of your application by signing into your Submittable account and clicking "My Submissions".
- If you have any questions about your application, please contact the AMS office at ams@amsmusicology.org. For technical questions about Submittable, please visit submittable.com/contact.
Application Deadline: 11:59pm ET, 1 December 2025