The Dent Medal, struck in memory of the distinguished scholar and musician Edward J. Dent (1876–1957), is awarded by the Royal Musical Association (RMA) annually to recipients selected for their outstanding contribution to musicology. The award holder is invited to receive her/his medal and to deliver a keynote address at the RMA’s annual conference in September of the year following the award

The Dent Medal is awarded to scholars in mid-career, typically indicated by the time from the completion of their PhD or first academic appointment. Candidates are selected on the basis of published scholarship, and the outstanding contribution to musicology may consist of either a single large-scale study or a body of work. Musicology is understood in broad terms, and eligible works may include (but are not limited to) monographs, collections of essays, articles, critical editions, and digital resources.

Historically, nominations for the Dent Medal have been accepted only from trustees of the RMA and from Directorium members of the IMS. In order to ensure a diverse range of candidates, from 2022 all members of both organizations are invited to submit nominations.

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Former Dent Medal recipients
Doctoral Dissertations in Musicology