Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2025 (Full Proposal) | December 1, 2025 (Full Proposal) | Annually thereafter (July 1 & December 1)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $200,000–$350,000 total for 2–3 years; program budget: $5M–$6M; 20–30 awards/year.
Summary: Supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research to advance understanding of past behaviors, with no restrictions on region, period, or theoretical approach.
Key Information: PIs must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent; unaffiliated individuals are not eligible; separate programs exist for doctoral students and postdocs.