The Amman Prize
The Amman Prize funds four months of in-residence research at ACOR in Jordan for doctoral students and postgraduates focusing on any scholarly field related to Jordan.
Funder: American Center of Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline for The Amman Prize, projected)
Funding Amounts: Three awards of $25,000 each for four months of research residency; includes stipend, room/board, and research/travel funds.
Summary: Four-month residential fellowship at ACOR in Jordan for ABD doctoral students and postgraduates conducting research focused on Jordan.
Key Information: Residential stay at ACOR in Amman is required for all awardees.
Description
The Amman Prize is a prestigious fellowship offered by the American Center of Research (ACOR) to support four months of research and residence in Jordan. The fellowship is open to two categories: ABD (all-but-dissertation) doctoral students and postgraduates. Awardees receive a monthly stipend, room and board, and a private workspace at ACOR in Amman. The fellowship is designed for researchers in any scientific, social scientific, or humanistic field, provided the principal focus is on Jordan (ancient, modern, or contemporary). The program aims to support projects with significant scholarly or creative potential and to foster research that will have a substantial impact on the understanding of Jordan.
Applicants are selected based on the merit, impact, and feasibility of their proposed research (for ABD students) or the likelihood of completing a major scholarly or creative work during the fellowship term (for postgraduates). The fellowship is strictly residential—recipients must reside at ACOR for the full four-month period.
