Pre-Dissertation Travel Grant
Supports U.S. pre-doctoral candidates conducting short-term exploratory research in Egypt to develop dissertation projects in fields related to Egyptian history, culture, and social sciences.
Funder: American Research Center in Egypt
Due Dates: January 15, 2027: Deadline to request/reference letters
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,400 plus round-trip economy airfare for a 4–8 week research period in Egypt; one award per year when qualified candidates apply.
Summary: Supports U.S. pre-doctoral candidates in exploratory research travel to Egypt to develop dissertation projects and academic networks.
Key Information: Reference letters must be requested by January 15, 2027; Egyptian security clearance is required for all research.
Description
This grant supports U.S. citizen pre-doctoral candidates who have completed all doctoral coursework and wish to conduct 4–8 weeks of exploratory research in Egypt. The aim is to help scholars identify sources, build professional networks, visit heritage sites, libraries, and archives, and refine research methodologies in the early stages of their dissertation projects. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs through the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC). Eligible fields include anthropology, archaeology, architecture, art history, Egyptology, history, humanistic social sciences, and related disciplines.
