JACOB HIRSCH FELLOWSHIP
The Jacob Hirsch Fellowship supports U.S. or Israeli archaeology Ph.D. candidates or early-career scholars for a full academic year of research residency in Greece at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.
Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline for Jacob Hirsch Fellowship, projected)
Funding Amounts: $11,500 stipend plus room and board in Loring Hall, waiver of School fees; covers one academic year (September–May).
Summary: Supports U.S. or Israeli Ph.D. candidates or early-career scholars in archaeology for extended research residence in Greece.
Key Information: Only U.S. or Israeli citizens are eligible; research must have an archaeological component and require residency in Greece.
Description
The Jacob Hirsch Fellowship, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA), is designed to support U.S. or Israeli Ph.D. candidates in archaeology, or early-career scholars (Ph.D. earned within the last five years), who require an extended period of residence in Greece to advance their research. The fellowship encourages full-time engagement in archaeological research and provides access to the School’s research facilities. Recipients are expected to acknowledge ASCSA support in resulting publications and contribute copies to the School’s libraries.
