The Cotsen Traveling Fellowship from the American School of Classical Studies at Athens supports research in Athens using the Gennadius Library’s collections for at least one month.
Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Cotsen Traveling Fellowship full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 stipend; school fees waived for up to two months; short-term fellowship (minimum one month residency in Athens)
Summary: Supports Ph.D. holders and graduate students conducting research requiring access to the Gennadius Library’s collections in Athens.
The Cotsen Traveling Fellowship is a short-term research grant offered annually by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) in honor of Lloyd E. Cotsen. This fellowship is intended for Ph.D. holders and graduate students whose research projects require access to the extensive collections of the Gennadius Library in Athens. Fellows are expected to reside in Athens for at least one month during the academic year (September–June), actively participate in the scholarly community of the Gennadius Library and the ASCSA, and submit a final report at the end of their tenure. Fellows are also expected to provide copies of any resulting publications to the Gennadius Library.