Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship
Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship supports senior scholars’ residential research on the southern Levant’s cultural development, advancing research excellence within an international academic community.
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Funder: W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
Due Dates: December 6, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 for four months; up to two awards available
Summary: Supports internationally recognized senior scholars researching cultural development in the southern Levant, from deep prehistory through the Early Modern period.
Key Information: Continuous residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required, with no exceptions.
Description
The Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship is a residential research fellowship administered by the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research (AIAR) in Jerusalem. It supports internationally recognized senior scholars who have made significant contributions to their fields. Eligible research examines cultural development in the southern Levant from deep prehistory through the Early Modern period, encompassing the humanities and social sciences and related disciplines such as museum studies and cultural heritage management.
The professorship forms part of AIAR’s annual Fellows program, which brings US, Israeli, Palestinian, and other international scholars together in pursuit of research excellence. Fellows make their research project their primary professional commitment while participating in the Institute’s academic community through public lectures, field trips, and other events.
