Olivia James Traveling Fellowship
Olivia James Traveling Fellowship supports archaeological researchers with travel and study in Mediterranean and Mesopotamian regions to investigate collections, records, and material evidence.
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Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application and all supporting materials)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for travel and study between May 1 of the award year and September 30 of the following year
Summary: Supports archaeological travel and study in Greece, Cyprus, the Aegean Islands, Sicily, southern Italy, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia.
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 archaeological travel and study across specified Mediterranean and Mesopotamian regions. It is intended for study rather than field excavation projects, with preference for dissertation researchers and scholars who received their PhD within five years of the application deadline.
Supported research has included examining museum collections, consulting excavation records and library resources, and studying architecture, inscriptions, ceramics, skeletal remains, and other material evidence. Past projects have explored Mycenaean burial practices, ancient settlement histories, Roman daily life, and Byzantine urban rebuilding. Although projects may require visits elsewhere, the majority of proposed travel must take place within the fellowship’s eligible regions.
