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

November 2026

Up to $6,000 for a single project; typically for one year.

Supports original research on Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology, with preference for projects involving travel to the Mediterranean.

--- ## Description The fellowship supports individual scholarly projects that advance knowledge of Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology. Preference is given to research requiring travel to the Mediterranean, but eligible projects may include archaeological, historical, and material culture investigations. The award is intended to facilitate original research and expects recipients to disseminate their findings to the broader archaeological community. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $6,000 for a single project. - Funding is for research conducted between July 1 of the award year and the following June 30. - Fellowship funds may not be used for institutional overhead, administrative recovery, or indirect costs. - Reasonable expenses for dependent or elder care are allowable. --- ## Eligibility - Open to citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, or individuals actively pursuing an advanced degree at a North American college or university. - Applicants must be current [AIA members](https://www.archaeological.org/join/) at the Graduate or Professional level. - Previous recipients of the Pomerance Fellowship are not eligible. - The AIA welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity. --- ## Application Process - All application materials (including references and transcripts) must be received by the anticipated deadline. - Required materials typically include: - Completed application form - Project proposal - Curriculum vitae - References - Transcripts (if applicable) - Applications are submitted online via the [AIA Fellowship Application Portal](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/aia-fellowships/). - For detailed requirements and guidelines, see the [Fellowship Guide](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/fellowship-guide/). --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must submit a report on the use of the stipend at the end of the fellowship tenure. - The fellowship may support a variety of research approaches, including fieldwork, collections analysis, and laboratory work. - The AIA allows reasonable line items for dependent or elder care as part of the budget. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/pomerance-fellowship/) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) - [Fellowship Application Form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/aia-fellowships/) - [Fellowship Guide](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/fellowship-guide/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |-------------------------|--------------------------------------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Fellowship Coordinator | fellowships@archaeological.org | 857-305-9350 | [Contact AIA](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) | ---

Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship - Archaeological Institute of America

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