ARCE Archaeological Field Research Grant for Research Supporting Members
Funds high-quality archaeological field research at Egyptian sites from prehistory to 100 years old, supporting direct project costs and requiring results to be shared through publications.
Funder: American Research Center in Egypt
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (draft proposal, encouraged) | February 2027 (final application, by midnight EST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for one year; direct project costs only; no indirect costs or overhead allowed.
Summary: Supports ARCE Research Supporting Members conducting archaeological fieldwork in Egypt at sites dating from prehistory to 100 years old.
Key Information: Open only to current ARCE Research Supporting Members; PI must also be an individual ARCE member.
Description
This grant, funded by the Antiquities Endowment Fund of the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE), supports empirical archaeological field research at Egyptian sites dating from prehistory up to 100 years old. It is designed to cover direct field costs such as travel, accommodation, equipment, field staff, and salaries for project directors and collaborating scholars. The grant aims to foster high-quality research, with the expectation that results will be disseminated through publications and other materials. Projects must be completed within one year.
