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Biennial Meeting Travel Grant
The American Bach Society offers grants to members and students who have little or no financial support for travel to the society’s biennial meeting. Financial support is offered for a variety of individuals:
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Non-affiliated scholars
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Scholars with institutional appointments but little or no financial support for travel
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Performers whose interest is the music of J. S. Bach and his circle
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College, conservatory, and university students aged 35 years or under who are enrolled as full-time students in accredited academic programs in the United States or Canada and whose career interests relate to the mission of the American Bach Society. (Students applying for travel grants are not required to be members of the ABS.)
These awards, for amounts up to $1,000, may support travel expenses, a waiver of the biennial meeting registration fee, and, for students, a one-year membership in the ABS. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Applicants should send a letter that identifies which biennial meeting the applicant intends to attend and the benefits attendance may offer. If pertinent, describe any planned involvement in that meeting as either a presenter or performer. Include a budget and a concise curriculum vitae as well. Questions? Contact vicepresident@americanbachsociety.org.
Please note: The deadline for applying for a travel grant to the ABS meeting being held 1-4 October 2026 in Berea, Ohio, was June 15, 2026. We are no longer accepting applications.