STEVAN B. DANA PROJECT GRANTS-ISRAEL
The Stevan B. Dana Project Grants-Israel fund ASOR-affiliated archaeological research in Israel, supporting equipment, targeted tasks, and off-season analysis to advance field science.
Funder: American Society of Overseas Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Three awards of $5,000 each; one-year project funding; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects in Israel with funding for equipment, research, and discrete project initiatives.
Key Information: Applicants must be directors or senior staff of ASOR-affiliated projects in Israel; only one application per project/site per year.
Description
The Stevan B. Dana Project Grants-Israel are annual awards established by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) to support archaeological excavation projects in Israel that are affiliated with ASOR. The grant aims to provide essential resources to both emerging and smaller field projects, as well as to targeted components of larger initiatives that can be completed with modest funding. Eligible uses include the purchase of equipment, execution of discrete project tasks, and support for off-season research or analysis. The program is designed to foster the advancement and success of archaeological research in Israel.
