[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov)

December 1, 2023 | December 1, 2024 | December 1, 2025 | December 1, 2026 (annually recurring)

Estimated total program funding: $700,000; typical annual program budget $600,000–$700,000; ~4 awards per year.

Supports research to develop/refine archaeometric techniques and laboratories or data archives that provide analytical services relevant to archaeology.

--- ## Description This opportunity, administered by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Archaeology Program, funds research in archaeometry—specifically, projects that (1) develop or refine anthropologically relevant archaeometric techniques (such as new methods for residue analysis or field-applicable analytic methods), or (2) support laboratories and data archives providing dating, trace element, isotopic, dendrochronological analyses, or other services that strengthen archaeological infrastructure. Projects that simply apply standard archaeometric techniques to answer archaeological questions should be submitted to the Archaeology Senior Research Awards competition. Proposals are evaluated by both ad hoc reviewers and a panel with combined archaeological and archaeometric expertise. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025 - December 1, 2026 (and annually thereafter) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding per year: $600,000–$700,000 (subject to availability of funds) - Approximately 4 awards are anticipated annually - Standard or continuing grants may be issued --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: As defined in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), most U.S. academic and research institutions and certain non-profit organizations are eligible; unaffiliated individuals may not apply. - Who may serve as PI: Researchers with a Ph.D. or equivalent education and experience, able to conduct independent basic research. - Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to participate in projects but may not serve as PI, co-PI, or senior personnel. - No limits on the number of proposals per organization or per PI/co-PI. - Cost sharing is not required; voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov) or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - Follow the guidelines in the current [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg). - Letters of intent and preliminary proposals are not required. - Full proposals must address all program requirements, including data management and broader impacts. - Data generated by funded projects should be shared (barring ethical limitations) within two years of final data collection. - For collaborative proposals from multiple organizations, submission must be via Research.gov. --- ## Additional Information - If uncertain about fit, researchers are encouraged to email a one-page summary of their project to the program officers before submitting a proposal. - Projects involving foreign organizations: NSF rarely provides direct support to foreign entities, but subawards or consultant arrangements may be considered if unique resources or significant opportunities are provided to U.S. participants. - All proposals must discuss ethical considerations and broader impacts. - For projects involving human subjects, IRB approval is required before an award can be processed. - Annual and final reporting is required, with emphasis on data management and broader impacts. --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Solicitation & Details](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/amtry-archaeometry/nsf23-573/solicitation) - [NSF Publication 23-573](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23573) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347331) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Area | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------| | John E. Yellen | Program Director | jyellen@nsf.gov | 703-292-8759 | | Don Rimon | Business Operations Analyst | drimon@nsf.gov | 703-292-2960 | | NSF Grants.gov Support | Application Support | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov | | | NSF Information Center | General NSF Info | info@nsf.gov | 703-292-5111 | For technical support with Research.gov: rgov@nsf.gov | 1-800-673-6188 For Grants.gov support: support@grants.gov | 1-800-518-4726

Archaeometry

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