Sauer Fellowship
Sauer Fellowship supports Jordanian graduate students in archaeology or cultural heritage through educational assistance for fieldwork or research in Jordan, advancing study of the country’s past.
Funder: American Center of Research
Due Dates: October 17, 2026 (Applications open) | February 15, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One award of $2,500 for the 2027–2028 cycle
Summary: Educational assistance for a Jordanian graduate student studying archaeology or cultural heritage and participating in ACOR-approved archaeological fieldwork or research in Jordan.
Key Information: The 2027–2028 cycle is open only to enrolled graduate students of Jordanian nationality, studying in any country.
Description
The Sauer Fellowship, administered by the American Center of Research (ACOR), supports students working in the archaeology of Jordan. For the 2027–2028 cycle, it provides educational assistance to a Jordanian graduate student enrolled in an archaeology or cultural heritage degree program in any country. The fellowship supports participation in an ACOR-approved archaeological fieldwork or research project in Jordan.
Established in 2000 in memory of archaeologist, scholar, and teacher James A. Sauer, the fellowship continues his commitment to supporting students and encouraging archaeological research across all periods of Jordan’s history, from the prehistoric to the Islamic. It draws on the James A. Sauer Memorial Endowment, created through contributions from many donors, whose income is restricted to student scholarships.
