SEM Prizes, Section Prizes, and Chapter Prizes recognize individuals for distinguished work in ethnomusicology. SEM Prizes and Section Prizes are announced and awarded at the SEM Annual Meeting, which is held in October or November. Chapter Prizes are announced and awarded at Chapter conferences, which are held between January and May.
SEM also offers various Annual Meeting Travel Awards.
Note on Publication Dates and Prize Submissions Eligibility:
The publication date for a book is the copyright year listed on the book’s copyright page. The publication date for a journal article is the volume year of the journal. In the event that the publication of a journal issue is delayed past April 1 of the year following its volume year, an article will be considered two years after its volume year. See individual prize guidelines below for further details on the eligibility of submissions.
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