MINORITY TRAVEL GRANTS
and
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANTS
2013 SMT ANNUAL MEETING

Application Deadline: September 10, 2013

The Committee on Diversity offers two grant programs for theorists attending the SMT Annual Meeting. Theorists who are citizens of the US or Canada and who belong to an ethnic minority (defined here on the basis of the majority of current SMT members) are invited to apply for Minority Travel Grants. Theorists who reside outside the United States and Canada are invited to apply for International Travel Grants. Theorists at all stages of their careers, including graduate students, are encouraged to apply. Grants typically range from $300 to $600. It is possible to be a repeat recipient as well (though new applicants will be given priority). For a list of past Travel Grant winners since 2002, see Past Recipients of SMT Travel Grants page.

Minority Travel Grants:

Applicants need not be SMT members; a one-year membership fee will be covered as part of the grant. Preference will be given to students and junior faculty (in that order); financial need and statement of research interests within the field of music theory will be used to evaluate the applications. Up to 5 grants will be awarded by the committee.

1. Individuals belonging to a non-Caucasian ethnic group (minority ethnic groups have been defined here on the basis that the majority of current SMT members are of Caucasian ethnic origin) are eligible to apply.
2. Applicants shall submit a letter of application containing the following
• name, address, telephone, e-mail, and academic affiliation
• a statement of financial need (applicants should outline additional support or lack of support from their institution);
• anticipated expenses for travel to and lodging during the conference (demonstrating responsible approaches to minimizing costs);
• a clear statement of research interests and their relation both to conference participation and the field of music theory in general;
• a statement that identifies the applicant's ethnicity and confirms that the candidate meets the eligibility requirements for this grant.
3. Applicants shall include a short curriculum vitae (no longer than two pages).
4. Graduate students must also submit a letter of support from one of their major professors. The professor should email the letter of support directly to Horace Maxile, Chair, SMT Committee on Diversity, at Horace_Maxile@baylor.edu.

International Travel Grants:

Applicants need not be SMT members; a one-year membership fee will be covered as part of the grant. Preference will be given to students and junior faculty (in that order); financial need and statement of research interests within the field of music theory will be used to evaluate the applications. Up to 3 grants will be awarded by the committee.

1. Non-U.S and non-Canadian citizens who reside outside of the United States and Canada are eligible to apply.
2. Applicants shall submit a letter of application containing the following
• name, address, telephone, e-mail, and academic affiliation
• a statement of financial need (applicants should outline additional support or lack of support from their institution);
• anticipated expenses for travel to and lodging during the conference (demonstrating responsible approaches to minimizing costs);
• a clear statement of research interests and their relation both to conference participation and the field of music theory in general;
• a statement affirming that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for this grant.
3. Applicants shall include a short curriculum vitae (no longer than two pages).
4. Graduate students must also submit a letter of support from one of their major professors. The professor should email the letter of support directly to Horace Maxile, Chair, SMT Committee on Diversity, at Horace_Maxile@baylor.edu.

All applicants should submit their materials by email; the attachments should be in a standard file format, such as a Microsoft Word .doc file or a .pdf. For comments and inquiries, please email Horace Maxile.

DEADLINE: Complete application materials must be received by September 10, 2013.