Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Anna C. and Oliver C. Colburn Fellowships support predoctoral and recent PhD scholars studying at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens to study the Greek world.
Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Application) | December 15, 2026 (Recommendations)
Funding Amounts: Up to $9,000 for no more than one year
Summary: Supports predoctoral and recent PhD scholars undertaking study at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens in Greece.
Key Information: Applicants must be current Graduate or Professional AIA members and U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
The Anna C. and Oliver C. Colburn Fellowships support studies undertaken at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA), Greece, for no more than one year. Administered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), the program supports predoctoral scholars and scholars who received their PhD within five years of applying.
The supported work centers on study at ASCSA, a teaching and research institution devoted to the Greek world. The School offers access to sites and monuments, libraries, archives, excavation study centers, and an archaeological science laboratory. AIA administers the fellowship application process, while ASCSA independently reviews candidates for School membership. Fellowship awards and membership offers are separate determinations.