Burton MacDonald and Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship
This fellowship funds Canadian students to conduct research or archaeological fieldwork in Jordan in ancient Near Eastern studies, archaeology, biblical studies, or comparative religion.
Funder: American Center of Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One award; $1,500 stipend plus room/board for residency OR $2,500 travel grant; support for 4-week residency or fieldwork in Jordan
Summary: Supports Canadian undergraduate or graduate students for research or fieldwork in Jordan in ancient Near Eastern studies, archaeology, biblical studies, or comparative religion.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled as students.
Description
The Burton MacDonald and Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship is designed to assist Canadian undergraduate and graduate students, or landed immigrants, in conducting research or participating in archaeological fieldwork in Jordan. The fellowship supports studies in Ancient Near Eastern languages and history, archaeology, biblical studies, or comparative religion. Established in 2004, the fellowship honors the founders’ commitment to advancing scholarly engagement and fieldwork in Jordan and is administered by the American Center of Research (ACOR) in Amman.
