Burton MacDonald and Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship
The Burton MacDonald and Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship supports Canadian students conducting research or archaeological work in Jordan in Ancient Near Eastern studies, archaeology, Bible studies, or comparative religion.
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Funder: American Center of Research
Due Dates: February 15, 2027 (annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Four-week residency: room, board, and $1,500 stipend; or $2,500 travel grant for research/archaeology in Jordan (one award/year).
Summary: Supports Canadian undergraduate or graduate students for research or archaeological projects in Jordan in Ancient Near Eastern studies, archaeology, Bible studies, or comparative religion.
Description
The fellowship is designed to assist Canadian undergraduate or graduate students, or landed immigrants in Canada, who are pursuing research in Ancient Near Eastern languages and history, archaeology, Bible studies, or comparative religion. Recipients may choose between a four-week research residency at the American Center of Research (ACOR) in Amman, Jordan (including room, board, and a $1,500 stipend), or a $2,500 travel grant to participate in an archaeological project or conduct research in Jordan. The program aims to foster student engagement with archaeological and academic work in the region.
