Mesopotamian Fellowship
The Mesopotamian Fellowship funds fieldwork and research on ancient Mesopotamian culture, prioritizing projects in the Middle East that collaborate with local scholars and communities.
Funder: American Society of Overseas Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Two awards: $9,000 (including $1,000 for ASOR Annual Meeting travel/registration) and $4,000 (for regional scholars, no travel support); funding for 3–12 months of research.
Summary: Supports research on ancient Mesopotamian culture, emphasizing fieldwork in the Middle East and collaboration with local scholars and communities.
Description
The Mesopotamian Fellowship, administered by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR), provides funding for research projects focused on ancient Mesopotamian culture. The fellowship primarily supports fieldwork in the Middle East, but also considers travel for museum or archival research related to ancient Mesopotamia. The program strongly encourages projects that actively involve and acknowledge local publics and scholars. Fellows are expected to use the award for direct research expenses within a continuous period during the fellowship year, present their research at the ASOR Annual Meeting, and submit a final report acknowledging ASOR support.
