In 1987 the Capital Chapter created an annual prize for outstanding student research in the field of historical musicology. Called the Irving Lowens Award for Student Research, the prize was established by Margery Lowens in memory of her husband Irving Lowens, music critic, bibliographer and music historian. The award is determined by competition: finalists present their research in the form of a paper before the chapter at the spring meeting. The winner receives a cash award of $300. The chapter encourages all eligible students to enter.

Applicants must be:

1. Students at any college or university within the Capital Chapter region (the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia).
2. Student members of the AMS Capital Chapter.
3. Student members of the National AMS.

Lowens award applicants must supply the following documents:

1. A typed abstract, not exceeding 500 words, that includes the paper’s title and a description of the project, its methods, and its conclusions.  Please do not include any identifying information other than the project title on the abstract.
2. A second document that includes the project title and the applicant’s name, school, home address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
3. A letter from a faculty member who has read the student’s paper.  This is not a recommendation but simply a letter vouching for the existence of the student’s paper and confirming the applicant’s good standing as a student.  This may be sent via e-mail.

See the Spring meeting Call For Papers for email address to send submissions.