James A. Sauer Fellowship
Forecasted
The James A. Sauer Fellowship by the American Center of Research supports students researching Jordanian archaeology or heritage, alternating annually between Jordanian and non-Jordanian recipients.
Funder: American Center of Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 award or $500 + 1-month residency (non-Jordanians); $1,500 (Jordanians, alternating years)
Summary: Supports students engaging with Jordanian scholarship, alternating annually between non-Jordanian and Jordanian recipients, with funding and possible residency.
Key Information: Award alternates each year: one cycle for non-Jordanians, next for Jordanians in archaeology/cultural heritage.
Description
The fellowship, administered by the American Center of Research (ACOR), is designed to foster academic engagement with Jordan and the wider region. It operates on a two-year rotating cycle: in one year, it is open to non-Jordanian students, and in the next, to Jordanian students pursuing archaeology or cultural heritage degrees anywhere in the world. The fellowship provides either direct funding or a combination of funding and residency at ACOR in Amman, supporting a diverse range of research interests and promoting cross-cultural scholarship.
