S. Thomas Parker Memorial Fund
S. Thomas Parker Memorial Fund supports students and postdoctoral researchers with fellowships, field projects, or events in Jordan to continue a legacy of research, publication, and engagement.
Funder: American Center of Research
Due Dates: February 15, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One award of $2,500; usable May 1 of the award year through April 30 of the following year
Summary: Supports fellowships, field projects, or events in Jordan, with preference for archaeological fieldwork and publication efforts.
Key Information: Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers of all nationalities.
Description
The S. Thomas Parker Memorial Fund, administered by the American Center of Research, supports a fellowship, field project, or event in Jordan. Established in 2022 through donations from Parker’s family and friends, it welcomes proposals across all areas of academic inquiry. Archaeological fieldwork and publication efforts receive preference, and the most compelling proposal receives the award.
The fund honors Parker’s contributions to classical archaeology, the archaeology of Jordan, and the center’s community. A specialist in the Roman Levant, he directed archaeological projects at Petra, Aqaba, and el-Lejjun and brought hundreds of students to Jordan for fieldwork experience. The fund continues this legacy of research, publication, and engagement with Jordan.
