Archaeological Fellowships
Archaeological Fellowships support Catholic Biblical Association of America members in excavations and research tied to canceled digs to advance inquiry relevant to biblical studies.
Funder: Catholic Biblical Association of America
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Application and reference letter)
Funding Amounts: Up to two fellowships annually, up to $5,000 each
Summary: Supports CBA members’ participation in archaeological excavations relevant to biblical studies and research directly connected to canceled digs.
Key Information: Applicants must hold an eligible CBA membership and have acceptance into a specific, institutionally affiliated excavation.
Description
Established in 2024, the Archaeological Fellowships of the Catholic Biblical Association of America (CBA) support members’ participation in archaeological excavations relevant to biblical studies. Applicants connect participation in a specific dig to an area of inquiry or an ongoing research project and explain how that participation advances the association’s purposes.
The CBA Committee on Research Support assesses applications on merit. The program also supports work directly related to an excavation when the dig is canceled, or allows recipients to postpone their award until the following excavation season. Sharing the supported research is part of the fellowship: recipients report to the CBA Executive Board and are expected to present their work at the association’s Annual General Meeting.
