The Edgar J. Peltenburg Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cypriot Prehistory
The Edgar J. Peltenburg Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cypriot Prehistory supports postdoctoral scholars studying Cyprus from its first visitors to the Iron Age transition to advance prehistoric research.
Funder: Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute
Due Dates: January 11, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: US $16,500 stipend for nine months, included accommodation, and up to US $1,500 for travel from abroad
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research on Cypriot prehistory, from the first visitors to the transition to the Iron Age.
Key Information: Fellows are normally expected to reside at CAARI in Nicosia for the fellowship’s duration.
Description
The Edgar J. Peltenburg Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cypriot Prehistory is an annual fellowship offered by the Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI) in honor of the late Professor Edgar Peltenburg. It provides a stipend for research on Cyprus from its first visitors to the transition to the Iron Age. Scholars of all nationalities and ages may apply, with priority given to early-career candidates.
The fellowship places researchers within CAARI’s academic community in central Nicosia, an institute devoted to the archaeology, history, and culture of Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean. Fellows are expected to participate actively in that community and contribute research-related and/or outreach events.
