[Archaeological Institute of America](https://www.archaeological.org)

December 1, 2026

No cash award; recipient receives a certificate, complimentary registration, and two nights’ accommodation at the AIA Annual Meeting.

Recognizes outstanding original research by graduate students presented at the AIA Annual Meeting.

--- ## Description The Graduate Student Paper Award, offered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), honors exceptional original research presented by graduate students at the AIA Annual Meeting. The award aims to encourage and recognize the significant scholarly contributions made by graduate students to the field of archaeology. Both the written and oral/visual presentations are evaluated by a committee of AIA faculty and scholars, focusing on originality, concision, and delivery. The recipient is recognized at the following year’s AIA Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony and receives a certificate, complimentary meeting registration, and two nights’ accommodation at the meeting hotel. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2026: Full submission deadline for the Graduate Student Paper Award — full written paper and accompanying images must be received by this award deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - There is no cash prize. - The award package includes: - Certificate of achievement - Complimentary registration for the next AIA Annual Meeting - Two nights’ accommodation at the meeting hotel --- ## Eligibility - Open to predoctoral graduate students in any discipline related to archaeology. - Applicants must have had a paper accepted for presentation at the AIA Annual Meeting by the Program for the Annual Meeting Committee. - Applicants must check the “Graduate student paper award” box on the Open Session Submission Form, confirming they are the sole author and wish to be considered. - If the paper is part of a session, the session chair must check this box when submitting session materials. - Only papers accepted for the Annual Meeting and properly nominated are eligible. - Co-authored papers are accepted only if all authors are students (no senior scholars or PhDs at the time of submission). - Research must focus on archaeology or a closely related discipline. --- ## Application Process - Submission is by self-nomination and is anonymous throughout the selection process. - Submit the full written paper and accompanying images by email in PDF format. - Formatting requirements: - 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced, 1″ margins - Presenters’ names must not appear on any materials - Allotted presentation time should be noted under the paper title - Paper length must be appropriate for the assigned presentation slot (approx. 2 minutes per page) - Images must be submitted separately from the paper - Email submissions to: [awards@archaeological.org](mailto:awards@archaeological.org) - Deadline: December 1, 2026 --- ## Additional Information - The selection committee consists of AIA faculty and scholars. - Judging is based on originality, concision, and delivery of both written and oral/visual presentations. - Notifications are made by late January, with final approval by AIA governance and winner notification by late spring. - The recipient is recognized at the Awards Ceremony at the following January’s Annual Meeting. --- ## External Links - [Graduate Student Paper Award Program Page](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/graduate-student-paper-award/) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) - [AIA Annual Meeting Information](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/annual-meeting/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Online Form | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------| | AIA Awards Committee | [awards@archaeological.org](mailto:awards@archaeological.org) | 857-305-9350 | [Contact Page](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) |

Graduate Student Paper Award

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