Grant and fellowship listings
The Herzig Desnick Fund provides grants specifically dedicated to exploratory archaeological field surveys, especially for early stage work.
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The Steinmetz Fund will support innovative uses of technology in archaeological research.
The Boochever Fund will support field and laboratory research.
Earthwatch funds field-based scientific research that is rigorous, relevant, and impactful. Earthwatch-funded projects conduct research around the globe. All research must incorporate citizen-scientist participation in data collection. Citizen-scientist participants are […]
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the sixth year of a six-year program of fellowships funded by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. The Samuel […]
The AIA Gold Medal Award Committee invites nominations for the award to be presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting. This award is made annually in recognition of a scholar who […]
The Pomerance Science Medal Committee invites nominations for the Pomerance Award for Scientific Contributions to Archaeology. Eligibility is not restricted to members of the AIA, and candidates for the medal […]
Granted to those AIA members who, through their sustained and exceptional volunteer efforts, have furthered the work of the Institute and increased public awareness regarding its mission
Each year, the James R. Wiseman Book Award Committee will recommend, in time for the presentation of the award at the Annual Meeting of the Institute, the academic work on […]
Guidelines for the Felicia A. Holton Book Award The Felicia A. Holton Book Award is given annually to a writer or writers who, through a major work of non-fiction, represents […]
The Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award Committee invites nominations for next year’s award. This prize may be awarded to one individual every year and includes a certificate of award presented […]
The Conservation and Site Preservation Committee invites nominations for the Conservation and Heritage Management Award. This award is made in recognition of an individual’s or institution’s exceptional achievement in any […]
Award Criteria The Outstanding Public Service Award recognizes exceptional contributions that promote public understanding of, interest in, and support for archaeology and the preservation of the archaeological record. Eligibility Individuals, […]
Graduate students are the future of our profession and contribute substantially to the success of the Archaeological Institute of America’s Annual Meeting by delivering papers based on original research. Through […]
Beginning in 2005, awards were given to the best posters: the first is awarded to the presentation judged “best poster” by a panel of three judges appointed by the Program […]
The Golden Trowel Award honors the society whose membership proportionally increases the most during the past fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th).
Every year the AIA rewards the societies that produce the best flyer, media, and collaboration, as communicating information to the public about upcoming events is one of the main goals of each society.
The Archaeological Institute of America and the German Archaeological Institute (Deutsches Archeologisches Institut) offer reciprocal study fellowships. The program encourages and supports scholarship on various aspects of archaeology and promotes contact between North American and German archaeologists.
The Archaeological Institute of America is pleased to announce a Fellowship for archaeologists employed by the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI), or project collaborators who have temporary contracts with the DAI. […]
For travel and study in Greece, Cyprus, the Aegean Islands, Sicily, southern Italy, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia.
