STEVAN B. DANA PROJECT GRANTS-ISRAEL
The Stevan B. Dana Project Grants fund ASOR-affiliated archaeological research in Israel, prioritizing new or small projects and supporting equipment, fieldwork, and research activities.
Funder: American Society of Overseas Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 3 grants of $5,000 each; one-year funding; direct costs only, no overhead allowed.
Summary: Supports ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects in Israel—especially new or small initiatives—for equipment, research, or discrete project components.
Key Information: Only ASOR-affiliated project directors or senior staff may apply; preference for projects not funded in past 3 years.
Description
The Stevan B. Dana Project Grants provide annual funding to support archaeological field projects in Israel that are affiliated with the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR). The program prioritizes newer and smaller initiatives, aiming to help them launch or to enable the completion of specific components within larger projects. Grants can be used for equipment purchases, small-scale initiatives, or off-season research and analysis, fostering the development of archaeological research in Israel.
