DENISE L. GOLD PROJECT GRANTS
The Denise L. Gold Project Grants fund innovative research and equipment needs for newer or smaller ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects in the Mediterranean region.
Funder: American Society of Overseas Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 per award (one grant annually, typical duration one year)
Summary: Supports ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects—especially newer or smaller initiatives in the Mediterranean region—with modest funding for equipment, research, or project components.
Key Information: Only ASOR-affiliated projects in Cyprus, Egypt, Israel/Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, or Turkey are eligible; no indirect/overhead costs allowed.
Description
The Denise L. Gold Project Grants provide annual, modest funding to support ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects, with a focus on newer or smaller initiatives and discrete components of larger projects in the Mediterranean region. Grants may be used for equipment purchases, off-season research, or specific project activities that can be accomplished with limited resources. The program honors Denise L. Gold’s longstanding contributions to ASOR and Mediterranean archaeology and aims to foster innovation and sustainability in affiliated fieldwork and research.
