Funder: Curtiss T. & Mary G. Brennan Foundation
Due Dates: April 15, 2027 (April cycle) | October 15, 2027 (October cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$5,000 per award
Summary: Seed funding for archaeological field research advancing understanding of early civilizations in Andean South America and the Mediterranean world.
Key Information: Applications must come through a sponsoring nonprofit institution, with a principal investigator holding a Ph.D. or equivalent.
Description
The Curtiss T. & Mary G. Brennan Foundation supports archaeological field research in regions where early centers of complex culture or civilization originated. Active field archaeology, particularly excavation, is emphasized. Its two regional programs focus on Andean South America and early Mediterranean civilizations, seeking to deepen understanding of the origins and subsequent development of cultural complexity.
The foundation views its awards as seed money to help significant projects begin or substantially expand, reaching a stage where major funding can be sought from traditional sources. Support can cover independent research, initial investigations establishing a project's significance and feasibility, or ancillary portions of ongoing projects important to understanding the whole. Post-excavation analysis, processing, publication, and other activities supporting field research are considered only in connection with previously funded field projects.
