Richard C. MacDonald Iliad Endowment for Archaeological Research
Richard C. MacDonald Iliad Endowment for Archaeological Research supports archaeologists studying Troy’s wider context to illuminate the Trojan War and its impact on ancient Mediterranean civilization.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000
Summary: Supports archaeological research that contextualizes Troy and illuminates the Trojan War and its impact on ancient Mediterranean civilization.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a relevant PhD, be AIA graduate-student or professional members, and direct or co-direct the project.
Description
Administered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), this endowment supports research in regions that provide context for the study of Troy and help explain the Trojan War’s impact on ancient Mediterranean civilization. Its scope includes, but is not limited to, Anatolia (modern Turkey), southeastern Europe, the Aegean, and Crete during the third to first millennia B.C.E.
The program emphasizes research impact and innovative uses of technology in archaeology. Funding may support purchases of remote sensing technologies, geographic information systems (GIS), geophysical technologies, LiDAR, global positioning systems (GPS), and space imaging radar. Proposals are assessed for their fit with the endowment’s mission, realistic methods and goals, and plans for publication and digital data management.
