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THE HOWARD MAYER BROWN FELLOWSHIP
The Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship was established by friends of the late Howard Mayer Brown on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday. Intended to increase the presence of minority scholars and teachers in musicology, the fellowship supports one year of graduate work for a student at a North American University who is a member of a group historically underrepresented in the discipline, including, in the U.S., African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans, and, in Canada, visible minorities. Preference will normally be given to candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada.
Eligibility
Students are eligible who have completed at least one year of graduate work, intend to pursue a Ph.D., and are in good standing at their home institution. The fellowship is not restricted to dissertation work. Fellowships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. There are no restrictions as to research area, age, or sex.
Competition and Application Procedures
Applications may be made directly by the student, or the student may be nominated by a faculty member of the institution at which the student is enrolled or by a member of the Society at another institution. Supporting documents must include:
The fellowship, intended for full-time study, is awarded annually. Winners receive a twelve-month stipend currently set at $17,000. Fellowships are for one year and are not deferrable or renewable. There are no provisions for the payment of tuition: it is hoped that graduate schools will provide tuition fellowships or waivers. The AMS encourages the institution at which the recipient is pursuing his or her degree to offer continuing financial support.
Application Deadline and Address
Applications should be made using the online submission form. The application is due on or before 15 January 2009, 5:00 p.m. EST. The winner is selected in the Spring, announced in the Summer issue of the AMS Newsletter, and given formal recognition at the Annual Business Meeting and Awards Presentation of the Society.
Inquiries should be addressed to the chair of the committee: Martha Feldman.
AMS Home Page Online application submission form Previous winners