Graduate Student Paper Award
This award honors outstanding original archaeological research by graduate students, evaluated for quality and presentation at the AIA Annual Meeting.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Certificate, complimentary meeting registration, and two nights' hotel stay for the AIA Annual Meeting
Summary: Recognizes and encourages outstanding original research presented by graduate students at the AIA Annual Meeting.
Description
This award honors exceptional original research presented by graduate students at the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Annual Meeting. Papers are evaluated for originality, concision, and delivery—both in written and oral/visual formats—by a committee of AIA faculty and scholars. The award aims to highlight and encourage the significant scholarly contributions of graduate students to the field of archaeology and related disciplines.
