John R. Coleman Traveling Fellowship
The John R. Coleman Traveling Fellowship funds travel for U.S. graduate students conducting archaeological dissertation research in Italy, the western Mediterranean, or North Africa.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026: Full application deadline (all materials due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,000 for travel-based dissertation research; award period: July 1–June 30 of the following year
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting dissertation research requiring travel in Italy, the western Mediterranean, or North Africa.
Description
The John R. Coleman Traveling Fellowship supports graduate students in U.S. programs as they undertake dissertation research that requires travel to Italy, the western Mediterranean, or North Africa. The fellowship is designed for projects that advance archaeological understanding through study in museums, libraries, archives, or on-site analysis, but does not support field excavation or cover institutional overhead. The award honors the legacy of John R. Coleman and aims to foster new insights into the ancient Mediterranean world by enabling travel-based research.
