The Anita Cecil O’Donovan Fellowship
The Anita Cecil O’Donovan Fellowship supports graduate students with research time, travel, and accommodation at CAARI to pursue projects on the archaeology and culture of Cyprus.
Funder: Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One grant of US $2,000 for research time, travel, and accommodation at CAARI
Summary: Supports graduate students of any nationality conducting research on the archaeology and/or culture of Cyprus in residence at CAARI.
Key Information: Residence at CAARI in Nicosia, Cyprus, is required.
Description
The Anita Cecil O’Donovan Fellowship supports graduate student research on projects relevant to the archaeology and/or culture of Cyprus. Administered by the Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI), it was founded in memory of musician, composer, and homemaker Anita Cecil O’Donovan. The award funds a period of research in residence at the institute and helps defray travel and accommodation costs.
CAARI is a research center in Nicosia, Cyprus, welcoming scholars and students specializing in the archaeology, history, and culture of Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean. The fellowship gives graduate researchers time at the institute to pursue their projects, with access to its library, collections, archives, and technical facilities.
