Funder: W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Portal opens) | December 6, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $13,500 for four months, including room and half-board costs of $1,750 per month
Summary: Supports US postdoctoral scholars researching cultural development in the southern Levant while mentoring Fellows at the Albright Institute.
Key Information: Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is mandatory, with no exceptions.
Description
The Educational and Cultural Affairs Annual Professorship at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research (AIAR) supports research on cultural development in the southern Levant, from deep prehistory to the Early Modern period. Eligible fields include the humanities and social sciences, alongside related disciplines such as museum studies and cultural heritage management. The professorship forms part of AIAR’s annual Fellows program, which brings US, Israeli, Palestinian, and other international scholars together.
The Annual Professor combines research with leadership and mentoring within the Fellows community. The recipient assists the Director in planning and implementing the US State Department Educational and Cultural Affairs Program for Albright Fellows and organizes informal events that build community among residents. Participation in public lectures, field trips, and other Institute events is also expected.
