Ellen and Charles Steinmetz Endowment for Archaeology
Ellen and Charles Steinmetz Endowment for Archaeology supports archaeologists' fieldwork and laboratory research using innovative technology to answer important questions about the human past.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline) | By March 1 (Award announcement)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of up to $8,500 each
Summary: Supports archaeological fieldwork and laboratory research using innovative technology to address important questions about the human past.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a PhD in archaeology or a related field and graduate-student- or professional-level AIA membership.
Description
The Ellen and Charles Steinmetz Endowment for Archaeology, administered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), supports archaeological projects that make innovative use of technological tools and methods. Projects may concern any location in the world and any time period, but must address important questions about the human past through technological means. Projects normally include fieldwork, although technology-based laboratory research may also qualify.
Technology is understood broadly, including digital approaches and methods developed in engineering, chemistry, biology, physics, and other disciplines. The endowment emphasizes contributions both to understanding the past and to the use of technology in archaeology. Priority goes to new projects proposed by early-career archaeologists within eight years of receiving their PhD. Realistic methods, achievable goals, and feasible publication and data management plans are important considerations.
