Joe D. Seger Project Grants
The Joe D. Seger Project Grants support ASOR-affiliated archaeological excavation projects, particularly newer or smaller initiatives, by funding direct research and excavation costs.
Funder: American Society of Overseas Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $2,500 per grant; matching funds required; one or two awards annually.
Summary: Supports ASOR-affiliated archaeological excavation projects, especially newer, smaller, or discrete project components.
Key Information: Only directors or senior staff of ASOR-affiliated projects may apply; preference for projects with matching funds.
Description
The Joe D. Seger Project Grants provide targeted support for ASOR-affiliated archaeological excavation projects. Established in 2016, these grants are intended to help newer and smaller field projects get established or to fund discrete components of larger projects. The program gives preference to principal investigators (PIs) who have secured matching funds from their institutions or other sources, aiming to address specific project needs and help leverage additional funding. Grants are not intended for travel expenses for students or junior staff, but rather for direct project costs. Only one application per project or site is funded per year, and projects that have received an ASOR Project Grant (Dana, Gold, Harris, or Seger) in the past three years are less likely to be selected.
