[Archaeological Institute of America](https://www.archaeological.org)

January 2026 (AIA Annual Meeting Poster Session)

Recognition awards; no direct monetary prize specified.

Honors outstanding archaeological poster presentations at the AIA Annual Meeting, including special awards for student-created work.

--- ## Description The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Poster Awards recognize excellence in research communication and visual presentation within the field of archaeology. Established in 2005, these awards are presented annually at the AIA Annual Meeting to the best overall poster, the first runner-up, and the best posters created entirely by undergraduate and graduate students. All poster presentations are featured in a dedicated session during the meeting, providing a platform for archaeologists and students to share complex graphic and quantitative data with the archaeological community. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated submission and presentation at the AIA Annual Meeting: January 2026. - All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the [program page](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/poster-awards/) for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - The award is a recognition of excellence; there is no direct monetary prize specified. - Winners receive acknowledgment from the AIA and are listed among past recipients on the AIA website. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals or groups presenting archaeological research via poster at the AIA Annual Meeting. - Special categories for: - Best overall poster (open to all). - First runner-up (open to all). - Best poster designed entirely by a student or students (undergraduate and graduate categories). - Graduate and undergraduate student posters are also eligible for the overall and runner-up awards. --- ## Application Process - Submit a poster abstract through the AIA Annual Meeting’s standard submission process. - If accepted, prepare and present your poster during the designated poster session at the Annual Meeting (typically a four-hour session on the first day). - Presenters are provided with a 4 x 8 foot space to display their work. - At least one presenter must be stationed at the poster during the session. - Judging is conducted by a panel appointed by the AIA Program Committee. --- ## Additional Information - Poster presentations are considered an effective way to communicate complex archaeological data. - Awardees are publicly recognized, and past winners are listed on the AIA website. - The program encourages participation from both professionals and students in archaeology. --- ## External Links - [AIA Poster Awards Program Page](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/poster-awards/) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) - [AIA Annual Meeting Information](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/annual-meeting/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |-----------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | AIA Awards Administrator | ebailey@archaeological.org | 857-305-9350 | [Contact AIA](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) | ---

AIA Poster Awards - Archaeological Institute of America

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