Richard C. MacDonald Iliad Endowment for Archaeological Research
Richard C. MacDonald Iliad Endowment for Archaeological Research supports archaeologists’ research on Troy and its regional context to illuminate the Trojan War’s 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’s impact on ancient Mediterranean civilization.
Key Information: Applicants must be graduate-student or professional AIA members, hold a relevant PhD, and direct or co-direct the project.
Description
Administered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), the Richard C. MacDonald Iliad Endowment supports research in regions that provide context for the study of Troy and help elucidate the Trojan War and its 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, innovation in archaeological technology, and feasible methods and goals. Supported work has included excavation, survey, archaeological-material analysis, and study of unpublished finds and legacy data. Funds may purchase innovative research technologies, including remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), geophysical techniques, LiDAR, global positioning systems (GPS), and space imaging radar.
