Graduate Student Travel Award
The AIA Graduate Student Travel Award supports graduate students presenting research at the AIA Annual Meeting by funding travel and eligible dependent or elder care expenses.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Graduate Student Travel Award)
Funding Amounts: Travel support for graduate students presenting at the AIA Annual Meeting; includes eligible dependent/elder care costs; typical award size not specified.
Summary: Assists graduate students with travel expenses to present papers at the AIA Annual Meeting, including support for dependent and elder care.
Key Information: Applicants must indicate interest during abstract submission and be AIA members in good standing.
Description
The Graduate Student Travel Award, offered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), supports graduate students who are presenting papers at the AIA Annual Meeting by helping to cover travel expenses. As part of AIA’s commitment to supporting fieldwork and family responsibilities, the award allows reasonable costs related to the care of dependent and elderly family members as eligible expenses. This program aims to make participation at the Annual Meeting more accessible for graduate students and to promote their professional development within the archaeological community.
