Funder: W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Portal opens) | December 6, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $12,000 for four months; three awards available
Summary: Supports US doctoral students and recent PhDs researching cultural development in the southern Levant through a residential fellowship in Jerusalem.
Key Information: Continuous residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required, with no exceptions.
Description
The Educational and Cultural Affairs Junior Research Fellowship at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research (AIAR) supports humanities and social sciences research on cultural development in the southern Levant, from deep prehistory through the Early Modern period. Related disciplines, including museum studies and cultural heritage management, are also considered. The fellowship is intended for US citizens who are doctoral students or recent PhD recipients.
The fellowship forms part of AIAR’s annual Fellows program, which brings US, Israeli, Palestinian, and other international scholars together in the shared pursuit of research excellence. Fellows conduct their projects within a residential scholarly community in Jerusalem and participate in its academic life, including public lectures, field trips, and other events.
