Olivia James Traveling Fellowship
Olivia James Traveling Fellowship supports archaeological researchers with travel and study in Mediterranean and Mesopotamian regions to develop research on ancient and medieval societies.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for travel and study; preference for projects lasting at least six months
Summary: Supports archaeological travel and study in designated Mediterranean and Mesopotamian regions.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and current AIA Graduate or Professional members.
Description
The Olivia James Traveling Fellowship, administered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), supports travel and study for archaeological research in Greece, Cyprus, the Aegean Islands, Sicily, southern Italy, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia. It favors extended research projects, particularly those lasting at least half a year, and is not intended to support field excavation projects.
Supported work has included studying burial practices, settlements, architecture, museum collections, and archival records. Fellows have used travel and residencies to examine archaeological materials, consult libraries and excavation documentation, and develop research on ancient and medieval societies. Recent projects have addressed Mycenaean secondary burial practices, Byzantine urban rebuilding, and daily life at a Roman villa near Pompeii.
