David Dalton Viola Research Competition Guidelines
The David Dalton Viola Research Competition opens each spring, welcoming contributions from emerging scholars whose research meaningfully impacts the viola community.
The 2026 Dalton Research Competition Guidelines are available HERE, and provide detailed information regarding eligibility, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and awards. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the guidelines carefully prior to preparing their materials.
The Dalton Competition Submission Form will open on April 1, 2026. Once the application period opens, eligible applicants may submit their research through the submission form link provided below.
The annual Dalton Competition awards include monetary prizes, score bundles, and publication in the Journal of the American Viola Society. Selected recipients may also be invited to present their research at an American Viola Society Festival or other AVS-sponsored events.
The Dalton Competition is open to current AVS members only. Applicants should ensure their membership is active prior to the submission deadline.
Students and early-career researchers are warmly encouraged to apply. We look forward to recognizing and supporting new scholarship that advances the art, history, and pedagogy of the viola.
Thank you for your interest in the David Dalton Viola Research Competition!