[Archaeological Institute of America](https://www.archaeological.org)

November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $26,000 for travel and study, typically for projects at least half a year in duration.

Supports extended research travel and study in the Mediterranean and Near East for archaeological scholars, focusing on projects requiring on-site work in these regions.

--- ## Description The Olivia James Traveling Fellowship is designed to support travel and study for research projects that require significant time spent in Greece, Cyprus, the Aegean Islands, Sicily, southern Italy, Asia Minor, or Mesopotamia. The fellowship is intended for projects that rely on access to sites, collections, and resources in these regions, with a preference for those of at least half a year’s duration. It is not intended to support field excavation projects, but rather to facilitate scholarly research and study in archaeology and related disciplines through on-site engagement. The award is meant to advance knowledge in archaeology by enabling scholars to conduct research that would not be possible without extended travel and access to materials in the specified areas. Institutional overhead or indirect costs are not covered. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $26,000. - Supports travel and study, with preference for projects of at least half a year in duration. - Funds may not be used for institutional overhead or indirect costs. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be United States citizens. - Applicants must be current [AIA members](https://www.archaeological.org/join/) at the Graduate or Professional level. - Preference is given to: - Individuals engaged in dissertation research - Those who received their PhD within five years of the application deadline - Recipients may not hold other major fellowships during the tenure of the Olivia James award. - The majority of travel must be within the specified regions (Greece, Cyprus, Aegean Islands, Sicily, southern Italy, Asia Minor, Mesopotamia). - The fellowship does not support field excavation projects. --- ## Application Process - All application materials (including references and transcripts) must be received by the anticipated deadline. - Required materials typically include: - Application form - Project proposal - Curriculum vitae - Transcripts - Letters of recommendation - See the [Fellowship Requirements and Application Guidelines](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/fellowship-guide/) for detailed instructions. - Apply via the [AIA Fellowships Application Form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/aia-fellowships/). --- ## Additional Information - At the conclusion of the fellowship, recipients must submit a report on the use of the stipend. - Recipients are expected to submit an abstract to the AIA Program Committee within two years to be considered for participation in the AIA Annual Meeting. - Reasonable expenses for the care of dependent and elderly family members are allowable. - The AIA is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, disability, or other protected categories. --- ## External Links - [Olivia James Traveling Fellowship Program Page](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/james-traveling-fellowship/) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) - [Fellowship Application Form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/aia-fellowships/) - [AIA Membership Information](https://www.archaeological.org/join/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------|---------------------------------------------------| | AIA Fellowship Coordinator | fellowships@archaeological.org | 857-305-9350 | [Contact Form](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) | ---

Olivia James Traveling Fellowship - Archaeological Institute of America

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