Burton MacDonald and Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship
The Burton MacDonald and Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship supports Canadian students’ research residencies and archaeological work in Jordan to advance study of archaeology, history, languages, and religion.
Funder: American Center of Research
Due Dates: October 17, 2026 (Applications open) | February 15, 2027 (Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. EST)
Funding Amounts: One award: four-week residency with room, board, and $1,500, or a $2,500 travel grant
Summary: Supports Canadian students undertaking research at ACOR in Amman or archaeological project participation or research in Jordan.
Key Information: Applicants must be enrolled undergraduate or graduate students with Canadian citizenship or Canadian landed immigrant status.
Description
The Burton MacDonald and Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship is administered by the American Center of Research (ACOR) to support student research in ancient Near Eastern languages and history, archaeology, biblical studies, and comparative religion. Applicants choose between a four-week research residency at ACOR in Amman and a travel grant supporting participation in an archaeological project or research in Jordan. The fellowship provides partial support for essential student expenses.
Founded in 2004 by Dr. Burton MacDonald and Dr. Rosemarie Sampson, longtime ACOR supporters, the fellowship was established to encourage Canadian undergraduate and graduate students to participate in archaeological excavations in Jordan. Its archaeological emphasis reflects MacDonald’s longstanding survey work in the country, while its research scope also encompasses the fellowship’s other named disciplines.
