CHARLES HARRIS PROJECT GRANTS
The Charles Harris Project Grants fund direct research expenses for ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects, focusing on supporting new or small-scale fieldwork and advancing specific research components.
Funder: American Society of Overseas Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Two grants of $5,000 each (total $10,000 annually; one-year awards)
Summary: Supports ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects, especially new or small initiatives, by funding discrete, achievable components to advance research and fieldwork.
Description
The Charles Harris Project Grants provide modest but impactful funding to ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects, with an emphasis on supporting newer and smaller initiatives or discrete components of larger projects that can be completed with the grant. Funded by the Harris Endowment, these grants aim to help projects get started or enable the completion of specific tasks within ongoing research, fostering the advancement of archaeological knowledge and fieldwork. Funds are intended strictly for direct project expenses, not for travel for student volunteers or junior staff.
