This grant is made possible in part by donations from the SMT-Forward campaign.
Please do not register for the conference until you have received notice about the status of your application.
The Many Voices Travel Grant supports the Society for Music Theory’s mission to promote the development of and engagement with music theory as a scholarly and pedagogical discipline. We construe this discipline broadly as embracing all approaches, from conceptual to practical, and all perspectives, including those of the scholar, listener, composer, performer, teacher, and student. Further, in accordance with our mission, the Society is committed to fostering the many voices of present and future members.
In keeping with these commitments, the Many Voices Travel Grant—along with the Accessibility, International, IUU, and Family Care Grants—seeks to reduce barriers to participation in the Annual Meeting. It is intended for scholars (with preference given to students) whose engagement helps broaden the range of voices, viewpoints, and experiences represented in our musical community.
Funds may be used to offset expenses related to attendance at the Annual Meeting, including travel, lodging, and registration.
- Applicants need not be SMT members.
- Preference will be given to students.
Typically up to 10 grants are made, with a maximum award of $400, plus complimentary conference registration.
To apply for a travel grant, please fill out the online Many Voices Travel Grant application form.
Applicants are asked to provide the following information:
- name, address, telephone, e-mail, and academic affiliation
- career stage information
- purpose(s) for attending the conference; and
- a clear statement of research interests and their relation both to conference participation and the field of music theory in general.
- A description of how your perspective supports an environment of openness and broad representation.
- Applicants shall include a short curriculum vitae (no longer than two pages).
- Students must also submit a letter of support from one of their major professors. The professor should email the letter of support directly to SMT’s Executive Director.
For comments and inquiries, please email the Chair of the Committee on Race and Ethnicity.