Kenneth W. Russell Fellowship
The Kenneth W. Russell Fellowship funds graduate research in archaeology or cultural heritage, alternating each year between Jordanian and non-Jordanian students for study or fieldwork in Jordan.
Funder: American Center of Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 per award; one award per cycle; duration and eligibility alternate annually
Summary: Supports graduate students in archaeology or cultural heritage through a rotating annual fellowship for Jordanians and non-Jordanians.
Key Information: Eligibility alternates each year between Jordanian students and non-Jordanian graduate students for research in Jordan.
Description
The Kenneth W. Russell Fellowship, administered by the American Center of Research (ACOR), is designed to support students and research in archaeology and cultural heritage through a unique two-year rotating cycle. In one year, the fellowship provides education assistance to a Jordanian student enrolled in an archaeology or cultural heritage degree program in any country. In the alternate year, it funds a non-Jordanian graduate student to travel to Jordan for fieldwork or research as part of an ACOR-approved archaeological research project. Additionally, the fellowship offers annual prizes and certificates for top tawjihi (secondary school) finalists from Umm Sayhoun, supporting Bedul education.
