Olivia James Traveling Fellowship
Supports six-month or longer research and study (not fieldwork) in Mediterranean and Near Eastern regions for archaeological scholarship, enabling travel and study of collections and archives.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application deadline — all materials due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $26,000 for projects of at least half a year’s duration; single fellowship per cycle
Summary: Supports extended travel and research in Greece, Cyprus, the Aegean, Sicily, southern Italy, Asia Minor, or Mesopotamia for projects focused on study (not field excavation).
Description
This fellowship enables scholars to undertake extended travel and research in the Mediterranean and Near East, specifically in Greece (modern state), Cyprus, the Aegean Islands, Sicily, southern Italy (Campania, Molise, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria), Asia Minor (Turkey), and Mesopotamia (modern Iraq, parts of northern Syria, and eastern Turkey). The award is intended for projects lasting at least six months and is strictly for research and study—not for field excavations. The fellowship also allows reasonable expenses for dependent or elder care during the award period.
