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

March 1, 2026

Typical award: $5,000; smaller or larger amounts possible; one-time subvention per publication.

Supports new book-length publications in Classical Archaeology, prioritizing first-time authors and final site reports.

Applicant must be an AIA Professional member in good standing at time of application.

--- ## Description The Archaeological Institute of America's Publication Grants program provides financial support for the publication of new, book-length works in the field of Classical Archaeology, specifically focusing on Greek, Roman, and Etruscan archaeology and art history. The program aims to facilitate the dissemination of original archaeological research, with particular emphasis on supporting first-time authors and the publication of final reports containing primary data from excavated or surveyed sites that remain unpublished. Grants are awarded to help offset publication costs, including illustrations, color plates, and other production expenses that would not be possible without subsidy. The grant is administered by the AIA's Publication Subvention Committee and reflects the AIA's commitment to advancing archaeological scholarship and the publication of high-quality research. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (all completed forms for the Publication Grants) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award is $5,000 per publication. - Smaller or larger amounts may be awarded at the committee's discretion. - The grant is intended as a subvention and not to cover the full cost of publication; publishers must contribute a substantial portion of production costs. - Funds can support illustration programs, color plates, maps, permission fees, and other production-related expenses. --- ## Eligibility - Open to scholars and nonprofit publishers of all nations. - The primary author or principal investigator must be an AIA Professional member in good standing at the time of application. [Join or renew AIA membership](https://www.archaeological.org/join/) - For multi-authored or multi-edited works, only the primary author/principal investigator needs to meet the membership requirement. - Only new, book-length works in Classical Archaeology (Greek, Roman, Etruscan archaeology and art history) are eligible. - Subventions are not available for previously published works, collections of essays, or congress proceedings. - Manuscripts must comply with AIA’s policies regarding the publication of undocumented antiquities. [See AIA policies](https://www.archaeological.org/resolutions-on-the-importation-of-antiquities/) --- ## Application Process - All applications must be submitted online; paper, fax, or email submissions are not accepted. - There are two required forms: - [Form I (Author)](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/publication-subvention-program-1/): Completed by the primary author, including contact information and CV. - [Form II (Publisher)](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/publication-subvention-program-2/): Completed by the publisher, including technical production details, a letter of nomination, sample sections and illustrations, and readers’ reports. - Supporting materials (PDF format) include: - Letter of nomination from the publisher (summarizing significance and use of funds) - Sample section of the book (~25 pages) - Sample illustrations (~10) - Readers’ reports (signed, recent, and not from the author's dissertation adviser or series editor) - Author’s response to the reports - Applications are evaluated on scholarly merit and financial need. - All supported publications must acknowledge the AIA’s contribution and display its logotype. For detailed application instructions: - [Guidelines for Submission](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/subvention) - [Checklist for Applicants](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/subvention#checklist) --- ## Additional Information - The program no longer has two application cycles; all applications are due March 1 annually. - Overhead costs of a parent organization (e.g., university administrative fees) are not eligible expenses. - The AIA is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. - Recent awardees and sample supported projects are listed on the program page. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Portal](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/publication-subvention-program/) - [AIA Membership Information](https://www.archaeological.org/join/) - [AIA Publication Policy](https://www.archaeological.org/about/pubpolicy/) - [AIA Resolutions on Antiquities](https://www.archaeological.org/resolutions-on-the-importation-of-antiquities/) --- ## Contact Information | Role | Contact | |--------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Fellowship Coordinator | [fellowships@archaeological.org](mailto:fellowships@archaeological.org) | | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) | | Phone | 857-305-9350 |

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