[Archaeological Institute of America](https://www.archaeological.org)

November 1, 2026 (Full application and references deadline)

Covers travel, housing or housing allowance, library privileges, and a stipend for living expenses for an academic semester.

Supports DAI-affiliated archaeologists and architects to conduct advanced research and foster collaboration at U.S. academic institutions.

--- ## Description The C. Brian Rose AIA/DAI Exchange Fellowships provide support for post-doctoral archaeologists and architects affiliated with, or collaborating on projects with, the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI) to conduct advanced research in the United States. The fellowship is designed to promote high-quality archaeological scholarship and foster connections between North American and DAI scholars. Fellows spend an academic semester at a U.S. host institution (such as the University of Cincinnati), where they engage in research, deliver lectures, and participate in the intellectual and social life of the institution. The program emphasizes scholarly promise, academic achievement, and the potential impact of the proposed research, with preference given to early-career professionals. --- ## Due Dates - November 1, 2026: Full application deadline (all application materials and references due) --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship covers: - Travel expenses to/from the United States - Housing through university residence or a housing allowance - Library privileges at the host institution - Additional stipend for living expenses - Residency is for at least two months (typically one academic semester), with fellows welcome to stay for the full term. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be: - Employed by the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI), or - Project collaborators with temporary DAI contracts and a letter of recommendation from a DAI project supervisor - Archaeologists must hold a PhD; architects must have their professional diploma. - Demonstrated professional competence in archaeology is required. - Project collaborators must show long-term participation in a current DAI project. - Early-career scholars are strongly encouraged to apply. - The program welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity. --- ## Application Process - Submit a completed online application form by the deadline. - Required materials: - Curriculum vitae (including publication list) - Two reference letters (due by November 1, 2026) - Additional requirements for project collaborators: - Brief description of the DAI project and the nature of participation - Letter of recommendation from a DAI project supervisor (also due by November 1, 2026) - Fellows are expected to: - Spend at least two months at the host institution (fall or spring academic semester) - Give at least one lecture - Participate actively in the host institution’s intellectual and social life [Application Form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/aia-dai-exchange-fellowship-us/) --- ## Additional Information - Residency should align with the fall or spring academic semester. - Selection is based on scholarly promise, academic record, prior publications, and the merits of the proposed research project. - Recent recipients and their projects are listed on the [program page](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/aia-dai-exchange-fellowship-us/). --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Past Recipients](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/aia-dai-exchange-fellowship-us/) - [Application Form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/aia-dai-exchange-fellowship-us/) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) --- ## Contact Information | Role | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Fellowship Coordinator | [fellowships@archaeological.org](mailto:fellowships@archaeological.org) | | General Inquiries | [Contact Page](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) | | Phone | +1 857-305-9350 |

C. Brian Rose AIA/DAI Exchange Fellowships

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