The Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) Research Grants

Association for Recorded Sound Collections

Amount: $500 - $2,000
Deadline: December 31 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate, postdoc, professional
Renewable: No

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About

ARSC offers grants to support research and publication in the field of recorded sound, encouraging scholarship that utilizes sound recordings as primary source material.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: any
  • GPA: N/A
  • Must be a researcher, scholar, or practitioner
  • Research must focus on recorded sound and utilize sound recordings as primary sources

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Project proposal
  • CV
  • Budget
  • Letters of Recommendation

Timeline

Applications open September. Deadline December 31. Notifications in April.

Tips

Your proposal should demonstrate a clear focus on recorded sound and how your project will contribute to the field. Clearly articulate your methodology and the significance of your research.