John R. Coleman Traveling Fellowship
Funds graduate dissertation research involving travel and study in Italy, the western Mediterranean, or North Africa to advance archaeological, historical, and cultural scholarship.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,000 for travel and study, award period July 1–June 30 of following year
Summary: Supports graduate dissertation research through travel and study in Italy, the western Mediterranean, or North Africa.
Key Information: All application materials, including references and transcripts, must be received by the deadline.
Description
The fellowship supports graduate students engaged in dissertation research by funding travel and study in Italy, the western Mediterranean, or North Africa. It honors the memory of John R. Coleman and aims to foster new insights into the archaeology, history, and culture of these regions through direct engagement with sites, archives, and materials. The award is intended for research-related travel and study (excluding field excavation projects and institutional overhead) between July 1 of the award year and June 30 of the following year.
