Julie Herzig Desnick Endowment for Archaeological Field Surveys - Archaeological Institute of America
Supports innovative archaeological field survey projects worldwide that advance understanding of the human past through new technologies and methods.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,500 per award; typically for one field season; no overhead or PI salary allowed.
Summary: Supports innovative archaeological field survey projects worldwide, encouraging new research that advances understanding of the human past.
Key Information: Applicants must be AIA members at the graduate student or professional level with a PhD and academic affiliation.
Description
The Julie Herzig Desnick Endowment supports archaeologists in launching new archaeological field survey projects worldwide. Grants are intended for projects that involve on-the-ground field surveys or combine fieldwork with remote sensing methods, including geophysical surveys. The program encourages innovative uses of technology and methodologies to address significant questions about the human past, with a preference for early-career archaeologists (within 8 years of receiving a PhD). Projects from any location or time period are eligible, provided they align with the fund’s mission to advance archaeological understanding and methodological innovation.
