Funder: W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
Due Dates: December 6, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $12,000 for four months; room and half-board costs $1,750 per month
Summary: Supports US doctoral students conducting dissertation research on cultural development in the southern Levant.
Key Information: Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is mandatory, with no exceptions.
Description
The Carol & Eric Meyers Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship supports research within the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research’s focus on cultural development in the southern Levant, from deep prehistory through the Early Modern period. It is open to US doctoral students working in the humanities and social sciences, with related fields such as museum studies and cultural heritage management also considered. All topics within this scope are considered, while projects examining archaeology and society at the household level are particularly encouraged.
The fellowship forms part of AIAR’s annual Fellows program, which brings US, Israeli, Palestinian, and other international scholars together in a shared research community. Fellows participate in the Institute’s academic life through public lectures, field trips, and other events during their residence in Jerusalem.
