Jacob Hirsch Fellowship
Jacob Hirsch Fellowship supports archaeology Ph.D. candidates and early-career scholars, funding extended residence in Greece for sustained dissertation research and completion of scholarly projects.
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Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Due Dates: February 15, 2027 (Application and recommendations)
Funding Amounts: $11,500 stipend, room and board, and waived School fees for early September 2027–late May 2028
Summary: Supports archaeological dissertation research and early-career scholarly projects requiring extended residence in Greece.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. or Israeli citizens and either archaeology Ph.D. candidates or scholars within five years of earning their Ph.D.
Description
The Jacob Hirsch Fellowship, administered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA), supports Ph.D. candidates writing dissertations in archaeology and early-career scholars completing projects that require a lengthy residence in Greece. Proposed research must have an archaeological component, and applicants may use any of the School’s research facilities.
The fellowship provides a full academic year of residence, from early September 2027 to late May 2028, during which the fellow is expected to devote themselves full-time to the supported research. Its purpose is to support sustained dissertation and project work in Greece, with a stipend, accommodation, meals, and waived School fees.
