AMS Explore
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Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST, 1 February 2027
Overview
The AMS Explore program supports the participation of current and recent undergraduate students in the AMS Annual Meeting. Sponsored by the AMS Education Committee, the program provides the opportunity for emerging scholars to present their research, receive constructive feedback on their work, and enjoy a welcoming conference experience.
The AMS Education Committee invites proposals from current or recent undergraduates for 10-minute paper presentations to be delivered during the 2027 AMS Annual Meeting held in Seattle, Washington, 11–14 November 2027 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. Accepted participants will present their research as part of a symposium consisting of papers given by other members of the AMS Explore cohort. Papers will take the form of 10-minute presentations, followed by a panel discussion and general Q&A. In addition to presenting, participants in the AMS Explore program will be required to participate in cohort activities with peers and members of the AMS Education Committee that better prepare them for conference presentation and help them get as much as possible out of their conference experience.
The AMS Explore program is an excellent way for undergraduates and early-career scholars to be introduced to the AMS community, receive constructive feedback on their work, and enjoy a welcoming conference experience. Accepted participants will receive complimentary registration and a $350 grant to defray the cost of travel. Free lodging (with a roommate) in the conference hotel will also be provided.
Proposals must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. EST, 7 February 2025. Exceptions cannot be made to this deadline, so please plan accordingly. Notifications of decisions will be sent in early June.
Eligibility
Proposals to the AMS Explore program must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- As of the application deadline, applicants must be either currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or have completed an undergraduate degree within the last three years.
- As of the application deadline, applicants must not be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program, nor have previously received a graduate degree.
- Applicants must be current students or recent graduates of an institution in the United States or Canada. International students are eligible to apply, so long as they are students or recent graduates of an institution in the United States or Canada.
Application Procedures
To submit a proposal for AMS Explore, the following materials are required:
- A personal statement (maximum 500 words).
- A paper proposal abstract (maximum 350 words).
Notification and Funds
Decisions will be communicated by June. Accepted participants will receive complimentary registration to the 2027 AMS Annual Meeting and a $450 grant to defray the cost of travel. Free lodging (with a roommate) in the conference hotel will also be provided.
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: 11:59 p.m. EST, 1 February 2027