Funder: National Science Foundation

Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime

Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 in direct costs per award (plus indirect costs); ~30–40 awards/year; total program budget ~$800,000

Summary: Supports anthropologically relevant archaeological dissertation research, with no restrictions on region, time period, or theoretical approach.

Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by the dissertation advisor (PI) on behalf of the student (co-PI); student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution but need not be a U.S. citizen.