Ellen and Charles Steinmetz Endowment for Archaeology - Archaeological Institute of America
Supports innovative archaeological research worldwide that uses technology to address significant questions about the human past, with priority for early-career archaeologists.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to two awards annually; each up to $8,500; typically one-year projects.
Summary: Supports innovative archaeological research worldwide that uses technology to address significant questions about the human past, with priority for early-career archaeologists.
Key Information: No overhead or PI salary allowed; AIA membership at graduate student or professional level required.
Description
This grant supports archaeological projects that make innovative use of technology to address significant questions about the human past. Eligible projects can employ technological tools and methods from digital, engineering, chemical, biological, or physical sciences, and may involve either fieldwork or laboratory-based research. The fund places special emphasis on supporting new projects led by early-career archaeologists (within eight years of receiving their PhD). Projects may focus on any location or time period, provided they are centered on advancing archaeological research through technological means. Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate innovation in technology use and significant potential to impact archaeological understanding.
