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Apply Now for an ARCE Fellowship

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On October 23, 2024

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ARCE is Now Accepting US Fellowship Applications For the 2025 Cycle!

Funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural affairs through a grant to the Council of American Overseas Research Center (CAORC), ARCE offers long-term 3 to 12 month fellowships.

These opportunities include but are not limited to:

ARCE-funded fellowships support intellectuals interested in conducting academic research in Egypt on various topics. We invite heritage enthusiats to carry out research in diverse fields such as anthropology, archaeology, architecture, fire art, art history, Coptic studies, economics, Egyptology, history, humanistic social sciences, Islamic studies, literature, political science, religious studies and even music. Our fellows have landed prestigious jobs such as directors and faculty of Middle Eastern studies and history departments at leading universities, in the United States and abroad, and curators of Egyptian and Near Eastern art major museums and research institutions.

Decades of close collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MoTA) and Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) enable ARCE to provide fellows with administrative support and advice that eases access to Egyptian museums, monuments, archaeological sites, research libraries, archives and Egyptian institutions of higher education.

Other fellowship opportunities include:

  • The Theodore N. Romanoff Prize for doctoral candidates (ABD) and recent Ph.D. recipients (degree granted between 2018-2023) conducting research on the language or historical texts of ancient Egypt, including the Coptic language.
  • The William P. McHugh Memorial Fund grant for pre-doctoral students regardless of nationality to encourage the study of Egyptian geo-archaeology, paleo-archaeology, and prehistory.
  • Research associates who will receive the same administrative support in terms of clearances, permissions and mentoring as ARCE Fellows, but do not receive funding. 

Make sure to submit your online application by January 5th, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST.

Apply Now

Antiquities Endowment Fund (AEF) & Research Supporting Members (RSM) Grants

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On October 16, 2024

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Applications for ARCE’s 2025-2026 Antiquities Endowment Fund (AEF) & Research Supporting Members (RSM) Grants Are Live

Created with resources from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as allocated by the U.S. Congress, ARCE’s Antiquities Endowment Fund (AEF) sustains an ongoing grants program to support the conservation, preservation and documentation of Egypt’s cultural heritage and the dissemination of knowledge about that heritage.

ARCE is offering a short-term AEF grant (for up to one year) which is designed for highly focused professional projects who serve the cultural heritage needs of Egyptian antiquities that are more than 100 years old. Projects may include the actual preservation or protection of sites, buildings or objects; the participation of conservators or other suitable specialists in antiquities projects; the training of both conservators and students; or the production of publications and presentations that disseminate knowledge about Egypt’s cultural heritage.

ARCE is also accepting applications for The Archaeological Field Research Grant which is open only to current Research Supporting Members (RSM) of ARCE. The purpose of this program is to provide funding to conduct empirical, archaeological research in Egypt at sites that date from prehistory to 100 years old.

AEF and RSM grants only support direct project costs, indirect costs are not allowable. The budget allows for highly specific expenses to be included. Applications should be denominated in U.S. Dollars; ARCE is not responsible for currency fluctuations. Priority will be given to those publication projects that further the AEF mission of excavation, documentation, and conservation of Egypt’s cultural heritage.

The application process for the short-term grant AEF grant and the RSM grant takes place annually. All applications must be prepared and submitted in English. We encourage you to send a draft proposal via email to aef@arce.org before December 20, 2024, to which ARCE’s Program staff will respond with suggesstions and advice.

Application deadline is 12 midnight EST on February 15th, 2025.

Apply here

 

ARCE 2025 Annual Meeting Student Access Grant

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On October 7, 2024

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Apply Now for the ARCE Annual Meeting Student Access Grant (SAG)!

ARCE recognizes that there are many barriers that students face in the field of Egyptology. As an organization that hosts, arguably, the most significant Egyptology academic conference in the United States, we recognize our responsibility in creating pathways for students, especially those with financial need, to access the annual meeting, and in doing so, hopefully the field as well.

In recognition of this duty, ARCE is dedicated to offering a maximum of five (5) grants each year. Total grants awarded, however, may vary dependent on available funds achieved through fundraising.

The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) Student Access Grant (SAG) provides support for students to attend the in-person Annual Meeting (AM), with the ultimate goal being the creation of additional pathways to participation in the AM and, consequently, within the field of Egyptology.

The grant will cover a student’s hotel room for a maximum 4 nights, meeting registration, and up to $500 in travel.

Application Deadline: December 13, 2024 11:59 PM EST.

For the eligibility criteria & application: click HERE.

Met Fellowship Program 2025–2026

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On October 7, 2024

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The application for the 2025–2026 Met Fellowship Program is open!

Each year, we cultivate a close-knit community of scholars whose intellectual interests and research collectively illuminate The Met collection, comprising artworks spanning 5,000 years of human creativity. We encourage fellows to expand on existing avenues of research and explore new ones throughout their time at the Museum.

Learn more about the types of fellowships offered.

Deadline for all application materials (including letters of recommendation):

  • History of Art and Visual Culture Fellowships: October 18, 5 pm ET
  • Interdisciplinary Fellowships: October 18, 5 pm ET
  • Leonard A. Lauder Fellowships in Modern Art: October 18, 5 pm ET
  • Eugene V. Thaw Fellowship for Collections Cataloguing: October 18, 5 pm ET
  • Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship: November 13, 5 pm ET

For questions, please contact Academic.Programs@metmuseum.org.

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Call for Applications | 2025-2026 Getty Scholar Program at the Villa

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On September 16, 2024

In Funding & Fellowships, Uncategorized

 

The J. Paul Getty Museum is pleased to announce the research theme for the 2025 – 2026 Getty Scholars Program at the Villa, “Religious Experience in Antiquity.” Applications for residential scholar grants are due on 1 October 2024 by 5pm PDT.

Annual Theme: Religious Experience in Antiquity

A multitude of religions flourished in the Mediterranean and beyond from the second millennium BCE through the Late Roman era. Addressing the diversity of faiths and rituals, scholars will consider the consequences of contact between the Greek and Roman worlds and neighboring civilizations of the Near East, Africa, and transalpine Europe. The intersection of religions entailed continuity and coexistence as well as intolerance and conflict. Conquest, commerce, migration, and the foundation of “international” sanctuaries facilitated new forms of worship. These interactions, which both reflected and shaped religious experience, were widely manifested in art and material culture. Engaging systems of belief that range from state-sponsored religion and local cults to private devotion, researchers will investigate how communities reconciled the spiritually charged and socially fluid landscapes around them.

The Getty Scholars Program at the Villa focuses on the Classical World in Context, a multi-year initiative to explore the interconnectivity between the ancient Mediterranean region and the cultures of Africa and Eurasia. Priority will be given to research projects that apply interdisciplinary, comparative, transregional, and diachronic approaches to art, material culture, literature, and other sources for the study of antiquity.

Deadline: 1 October 2024 by 5pm PDT

How to Apply: The research theme statement, as well as detailed instructions, eligibility requirements, and a link to apply are available online.

Eligibility: Residential grants are available for established scholars who have attained distinction in their fields and received their PhD more than 5 years ago.

Address inquiries to:

Attn: (Type of Grant)

The Getty Foundation

Phone: 310.440.7374

E-mail: VillaScholars@getty.edu; researchgrants@getty.edu

 

ARIT Fellowships for Research in Turkey, 2024-2025

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On September 16, 2024

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The American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT) is currently offering fellowships for research and language study in Turkey for the 2024-2025 period.

ARIT Fellowships for Research in Turkey are offered for research in ancient, medieval, or modern times, in any field of the humanities and social sciences. Post-doctoral and advanced doctoral fellowships (PhD candidate) may be held for one month up to one academic year.

ARIT / National Endowment for the Humanities Advanced Fellowships for Research in Turkey cover all fields of the humanities, including prehistory, history, art, archaeology, literature, and linguistics as well as interdisciplinary aspects of cultural history. The fellowships support applicants who have completed their academic training for terms ranging from four months to one year.

Applications for ARIT and ARIT NEH fellowships must be submitted to ARIT by November 1, 2024. The fellowship committee will notify applicants in late January 2025.

ARIT Summer Fellowships for Advanced Turkish Language in Istanbul offers intensive advanced study of Turkish at Bogazici University during the summer 2025. Participants must have completed two years of Turkish language study or the equivalent. The fellowships cover round-trip airfare to Istanbul, application and tuition fees, and a maintenance stipend. The application deadline will be in February, 2025.

For additional information on these opportunities, please visit the ARIT webpage.

Apply for the 2025–2026 Met Fellowship Program

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On August 12, 2024

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The Met Fellowship Program

The Met

We’re pleased to announce that the application for the 2025–2026 Met Fellowship Program is open. Application deadlines begin October 18, 2024.

Each year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art strives to cultivate a close-knit community of scholars whose intellectual interests and research collectively illuminate The Met collection, comprising artworks spanning 5,000 years of human creativity. Staff encourages fellows to expand on existing avenues of research and explore new ones throughout their time at the Museum.

Learn more about The Met Fellowship Program, including the types of fellowships offered.

Apply Now

For further information, as well as the opportunity to ask questions, be sure to register for any or all of the following virtual information sessions:
Session 1: Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Culture
Thursday, August 22, 3 pm ET
Register Now
Session 2: Overview of The Met Fellowship Program and Application
Tuesday, August 27, 1 pm ET
Register Now
Session 3: Interdisciplinary Fellowship
Wednesday, August 28, 11 am ET
Session 4: Conservation and Scientific Research Fellowships
Thursday, August 29, 10 am ET

CLIR Grants News – Recordings at Risk Awards

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On August 12, 2024

In Funding & Fellowships, Position Announcements

CLIR

Announcing Recording at Risk Cycle 11 Awards

This eleventh cohort of the Recordings at Risk regranting program will support 26 projects, totaling $796,320 in grants and adding to the impressive tally of over 59,000 vulnerable audio and/or visual recordings already preserved through previous funding cycles. Visit our Funded Projects page to read more about the diverse projects selected for Cycle 11.

Full Press Release.

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The next call for proposals, the last of three in this round of funding, will open in January 2025. Those interested are encouraged to sign up for CLIR’s Grants & Programs Newsletter for updates. For a complete list of funded projects and more information about the program, visit the Funded Projects page and the program’s Apply for an Award page.

NEW Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices, Cohort 3

Applications for the next cohort of the Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Amplifying Unheard Voices grant funding will be accepted starting on August 6, 2024. The program is dedicated to the digitization of rare and unique materials held by collecting organizations in the US and Canada.

Visit Apply for an Award to learn more including information about upcoming webinars and guidelines on how to apply.

Monthly Updates from ARCE.

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On August 12, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity, Funding & Fellowships, In the News

Commemorating 75 Years of ARCE

In honor of its 75th anniversary, the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is diving into its rich history of protecting and preserving Egypt’s treasured monuments, architecture, and artifacts.

ARCE’s mission is to support research on all aspects of Egyptian history and culture; to protect, preserve and promote Egyptian cultural heritage; and to strengthen American-Egyptian cultural collaboration. Since its inception until today, the organization has relied on a collaborative process involving governments, scholars, research supporting members, US chapters, and other stakeholders to attain its heritage preservation and promotion goals.

As we commemorate our achievements over the past 75 years, we look forward to the exciting future that awaits us in our new headquarters, Cairo House.

Get ready for the innovative vision that will shape ARCE’s next chapter.

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Check out their website for updates on Research & Programs and fieldwork opportunities.

Dear Faculty & Archaeology departments:

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On July 31, 2024

In Funding & Fellowships

We at Fulbright Israel have published a call for applicants for post-doctoral positions for U.S. Citizens for 2025/26. Although all labs are open for Fulbright funding, we are featuring specific available labs, including Prof. Erez Ben-Yosef’s archeology lab at Tel Aviv University.

Please find attached details on the available postdoc position and circulate them to students and colleagues.

Apply for a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship

Featured Postdoctoral Positions for 2025/26 | Fulbright

Thanks in advance,

Kat Lacy

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