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Funding for short-term Study
Archaeological Institute of America Anna C. and Oliver C. Colburn Fellowships 
Cotsen Traveling Fellowship
Harry Bikakis Fellowship
Joan and Eugene Vanderpool Fellowship in the Athenian Agora 
Paul Rehak Memorial Traveling Fellowship
Voislav Sanev Fellowship
W.D.E. Coulson & Toni M. Cross Aegean Exchange Program Suspended by US government 
William and Suzanne Murray Research Fellowship *NEW*
M. H. Wiener Annual Fellowship (formerly, Research Associate Appointment)

Funding for the full academic year
Advanced Fellowships (for returning Members)
Ariane Condellis Fellowship at the 911爆料吃瓜 Library 
Constantine and George Macricostas Fellowship at the 911爆料吃瓜 Library
Fulbright Fellowships
Jacob Hirsch Fellowship  
Kathryn and Peter Yatrakis Fellowship
M. Alison Frantz Fellowship in Post-Classical Studies at the 911爆料吃瓜 Library
Regular Member Applicant Fellowship Information
Schwarz Fellowship for Research on Music at the 911爆料吃瓜 Library
Wiener Laboratory Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship, 2027-2029

About Recommendations

Recommendations are due on the same date as the deadline for applications, unless otherwise noted. Upon submission of the online application, recommenders will be sent an automated email with instructions about how to submit their letters of recommendation. Or, applicants may choose to send the request at any time by clicking the "Send Request Now" button on the online application form. Recommenders will be asked to upload their letters via the online application system, Submittable. It is also acceptable for recommenders to submit letters directly to this email address: application@ascsa.org. It is preferable for recommenders to submit their letters following the instructions in the automated email. All recommendations are confidential and will not be shared with an applicant. 

ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (AIA) ANNA C. AND OLIVER C. COLBURN FELLOWSHIPS

DEADLINE: December 15, 2025

Purpose: To support studies undertaken at the 911爆料吃瓜, Greece for no more than a year.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.
• Applicants must be current AIA members at the Graduate or Professional level.
• Applicants must be at the pre-doctoral stage or have received a PhD within five years of application.
• Applicants no longer need to apply concurrently to the ASCSA for associate membership or associate student membership but please note that all application materials submitted to the AIA, including transcripts and letters of recommendation,  will be shared with the 911爆料吃瓜 Admissions and Fellowships Committee for review. The ASCSA will review applications to determine eligibility for membership at the School independently of fellowship adjudication and will be in contact with applicants about offers of ASCSA membership. An offer of membership does not indicate receipt of a fellowship award.
• Preference will go to applicants who are not members of ASCSA during the year of application.
• At the conclusion of the fellowship tenure, each recipient must submit a report on the use of the stipend to the Chair of the AIA Fellowships Committee and the Director of the ASCSA.
• After the tenure of their fellowships, recipients are also expected to submit abstracts to the AIA Program Committee within two years, in order be considered for participation in the AIA Annual Meeting.

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COTSEN TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

The 911爆料吃瓜 Library offers the Cotsen Traveling Fellowship, a short-term grant awarded each year to Ph.D. holders or graduate students pursuing research topics that require the use of the collections of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library.

The grant was established by the Overseers of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library to honor Lloyd E. Cotsen, former Chair of the Overseers and benefactor of the Library.

Eligibility:  Senior scholars (Ph.D. holders) and graduate students of any nationality.

Terms: Stipend of $2,000. School fees are waived for a maximum of two months. The fellowship stipend can be used to cover travel costs, housing, board, residence permits (if applicable), and other living expenses. The fellowship requires residency in Athens of at least one month during the academic year from September 1 to June 1. The recipient is expected to take part in the activities of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library and the School as a whole in addition to pursuing research. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that copies of all publications resulting from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA be contributed to the 911爆料吃瓜 Library

Application: Submit an . The application includes a curriculum vitae; and a project description (up to 750 words) explaining the project and its specific relationship to the 911爆料吃瓜 Library or its collections, proposed dates, and a brief budget (not more than one page). Applicants should arrange for submission of two letters of recommendation by the application deadline. 

HARRY BIKAKIS FELLOWSHIP

DEADLINE: March 15, 2026

This fellowship was established by the late Lloyd E. Cotsen, former Chair of the Overseers of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library, to honor Harry Bikakis, attorney of the American School, who exhibited much devotion and loyalty to the School during his term from 1979 to 1995.

Eligibility:  Graduate students at U.S. or Canadian institutions, or Greek graduate students world-wide, whose research subject is ancient Greek law and need to work at ASCSA libraries; or Greek graduate students working on excavations conducted by or affiliated with the ASCSA. 

Terms:  Stipend of $1,875. School fees are waived either for the duration of the field project or for the period of the academic year during which the fellow is carrying out research at the ASCSA. The stipend may be used to cover travel costs, housing, board, and other living and research expenses. The fellow will be paid the stipend in one installment, about two weeks before arrival to the School or site of excavation for the term of the fellowship. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and that copies will be contributed to the relevant library of the School. The fellowship cannot be held remotely; research must be carried out at the ASCSA or in residency at an ASCSA affiliated excavation. Fellowship can be held between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. For awardees using fellowship funds towards participation in fieldwork during the summer 2026 season, the funds will be distributed shortly before the excavation season begins.

Application:  Submit an , curriculum vitae, and a description (up to 750 words) explaining the project (or, for applicants seeking participation in fieldwork, your experience and interest in participation in the proposed ASCSA excavation). Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be submitted online.

JOAN AND EUGENE VANDERPOOL FELLOWSHIP AT THE ATHENIAN AGORA

DEADLINE: March 15, 2026

The Joan and Eugene Vanderpool Fellowship at the Athenian Agora supports research on any aspect of the Athenian Agora, including but not limited to history, archaeology, literature, epigraphy, architecture, art history, and biodiversity. The fellowship was established by family and friends of Joan and Eugene Vanderpool to honor their lifelong commitment to Greece and the Agora Excavations in particular. To learn more about the history of the fellowship, click here.

Eligibility: Ph.D. holders and graduate students working on any aspect of the Athenian Agora from antiquity to the present are eligible. Open to all nationalities. 

Terms: The School awards at least one fellowship each year. The fellowship includes a stipend of $5,000 and a waiver of up to two months of membership fees for residency in Athens while working on the proposed project. Costs of travel, lodging, board, visas, and incidentals can be paid from the stipend. Applicants may also include costs for the photographs/photographic permission and preparation of illustrations in their budgets. Applicants should specify and justify the proposed duration of work in Athens and related costs. The award is to be used between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. A final report is due at the end of the award period. The ASCSA expects that all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and that copies be contributed to the appropriate library of the School and to the research library of the Agora. 

Application: Submit an online application form for the “Joan and Eugene Vanderpool Fellowship.” An application consists of a curriculum vitae, description of the proposed project (up to 750 words), a statement of the status of any needed permissions, a timeline and budget of the proposed project, and two letters of reference to be submitted online. Student applicants must submit transcripts or the equivalent from all post-secondary education. Transcripts in scripts other than Latin or Greek must be translated into English.

The award will be announced by May 2026. 

PAUL REHAK MEMORIAL TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP

DEADLINE: March 1, 2026

Eligibility:  Regular and Student Associate Members currently in attendance at the School for the entire academic year (2025-2026).

Purpose:  To allow students in attendance at the School during the 2025-2026 academic year to travel in Greece or nearby lands to conduct a research project during the academic year from September 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026. Compensation for travel that transpired during the fall term (2025) and winter term (2026) or planned for the spring term (2026) will be considered. Preference is given to those who have not received funding for travel from their home institutions or other sources.

Terms: Stipend of $1,000 or grants of lesser amounts. The fellowship may not be used for the cost of transatlantic travel, School trips, housing or board at the School. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that copies of all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and be contributed to the relevant library of the School.

Application:  Submit an online application for the “,” including curriculum vitae, project description (max. 750 words), budget, a short description of financial support already received or committed for your research travel during the current academic year, and one recommendation from dissertation advisor (preferred) or other faculty member from your current home institution most familiar with your research. 

VOISLAV SANEV FELLOWSHIP

DEADLINE: Rolling

This fellowship honors Voislav Sanev (1938-2007), who is remembered not only for his numerous archaeological excavations and publications but also for his willingness to help younger archaeologists in preparation of scholarly articles and for his ability to persuade diverse colleagues to co-operate for a common goal.  

Eligibility: Citizens of the Republic of North Macedonia. Archaeologists who are either graduate students or Ph.D. holders. 

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for a North Macedonian researcher to use the resources of the ASCSA for archaeological research and publication. 

Terms: Fellowship covers room and board at the ASCSA (or equivalent if Loring Hall is unavailable), and School fees, for up to two weeks. 

Application: Application materials include 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) project description (2 pages, single spaced); 3) timetable; and 4) one letter of recommendation addressed to the Director of the School. Please submit all material online, via the online application form, .

The award(s) will be announced within four weeks of receipt of all application materials

W.D.E. COULSON & TONI M. CROSS AEGEAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Suspended by US government 

Eligibility: Greek nationals, including staff of the Ministry of Culture, doctoral candidates/graduate students, Ph.D. holders, and faculty members of Greek universities and research institutes.

Purpose: W.D.E. Coulson and Toni M. Cross Aegean Exchange Program is offered for Greek Ph.D. students and scholars in any field of the humanities and social sciences, from prehistoric to modern times, to conduct research in Turkey, under the auspices of the  in Ankara and/or Istanbul during the academic year. The purpose of these fellowships is to provide an opportunity for Greek scholars to meet with Turkish colleagues and to pursue research in museums, archives, and library collections and at the sites and monuments of Turkey. Fellowships are funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs through the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, which also provides funding for Turkish graduate students and senior scholars to study in Greece, under the auspices of the 911爆料吃瓜.

The ARIT library in Istanbul focuses on Ottoman and Byzantine Studies and the American Board of Missions. In Ankara, the library collections focus on Mediterranean and Near Eastern Archaeology. ARIT helps visiting researchers access the many Turkish (and other) libraries, archives, museums, sites accessible to visiting researchers. ARIT also supports research in fields outside of Turkish studies when significant materials are held in institutions within the country (e.g. Ottoman Egypt, Islamic studies, World War I history, various archaeological fields).

Duration:  From two weeks to two months.

Terms: Stipend of $250 per week plus up to $500 for travel expenses.  Four to eight awards are available. ARIT, located in Istanbul and Ankara, will provide logistical support and other assistance as required, but projects are not limited to those two cities. For further information about ARIT: . A final report to ASCSA and ARIT is due at the end of the award period, and ASCSA and ARIT expect that copies of all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of ASCSA/ARIT be contributed to the relevant library of ASCSA/ARIT.  

WILLIAM AND SUZANNE MURRAY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

The William and Suzanne Murray Research Fellowship provides graduate students access to the unique resources of the American School and the opportunity to pursue research in the rich archaeological, historical, and cultural landscape of Greece.

Eligibility: Graduate students working on a research project that requires residency in Greece. Open to students enrolled in North American universities. Priority is given to applicants whose home institutions do not provide access to or sufficient funding for the proposed project. The project may relate to dissertation research or an independent project (e.g., research on an article or research as a member of an excavation team).

Terms: The fellowship includes a stipend of $4000 for one fellowship or $2000 if two smaller projects are funded in the year, and a waiver of up to two months of membership fees for the duration of residency in Greece while working on the proposed project. The stipend may be used for travel, lodging, equipment, summer expenses, or other project-related needs. The award is to be used between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. (Summer projects may begin in June, but funds will not be disbursed until July 1.)

A final report is due at the end of the award period. The ASCSA expects that all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and that copies be contributed to the appropriate library of the School

Application: Submit an for the “Murray Research Fellowship.” An application consists of a curriculum vitae, description of the proposed project (up to 750 words), a short description of financial support already received or committed for research travel during the proposed research term, a timeline and budget of the proposed project, and two letters of reference to be submitted online. If the proposal involves work on excavation material, please include a letter from the director giving permission. 

The award will be announced by the end of March 2026.

M. H. WIENER ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

Eligibility: Individuals actively enrolled in a graduate program and individuals with a master’s or doctorate in a relevant discipline. Applicants are welcome from any college or university worldwide. Independent scholars are also welcome to apply.

Former recipients of the Annual Fellowship or a Wiener Laboratory Research Fellowship must wait two (2) years before applying for another Wiener Laboratory Fellowship.

Purpose: To conduct short-term, focused research at the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science of the 911爆料吃瓜 as part of a program of research that addresses substantive problems pertaining to the ancient Greek world, or adjacent areas, through the application of interdisciplinary methods in the archaeological sciences. Wiener Laboratory facilities are especially well-equipped to support the study of human skeletal biology, archaeobiological remains (faunal and botanical), environmental studies, geoarchaeology (particularly studies in human-landscape interactions and the study of site formation processes), and ancient materials studies.

Term: Variable; up to nine (9) months with the next term beginning early September 2026. The applicant is expected to be present at the Wiener Laboratory during the tenure of the appointment. Contributions to the Athens-based ASCSA community during the tenure of the Annual Fellowship appointment, in the form of seminars, colloquia, and workshops, participation in School field trips, or some combination of these and other activities, are encouraged.

Compensation: Stipend up to $7000 plus waiver of School and Laboratory fees. Fellow pays room and board.

For information and details about the application, click here.

ADVANCED FELLOWSHIPS (for returning Members)

DEADLINE: February 15, 2026

Several fellowships for the full academic year at the School are available to students who wish to pursue independent research in Greece, usually for their Ph.D. dissertation. Applications for Advanced Fellowships are adjudicated based on the need to be in Greece and the feasibility of the proposed project. Current and past Regular and Student Associate Members who plan to pursue research in Greece are encouraged to apply for the following fellowships:

• The Samuel H. Kress Fellowship in art and architecture of antiquity (stipend $15,000)
• The Gorham Phillips Stevens Fellowship in the history of architecture (stipend $11,500)
• The Ione Mylonas Shear Fellowship in Mycenaean archaeology or Athenian architecture and/or archaeology (stipend $11,500)
• The Homer A. and Dorothy B. Thompson Fellowship in the study of pottery (stipend $11,500)
• The Edward Capps Fellowship, the Doreen Canaday Spitzer Fellowship, and the Eugene Vanderpool Fellowship (unrestricted in area of research) (stipend for each is $11,500)

Eligibility:  Advanced graduate students, who have completed all requirements for their degree other than the dissertation, in classical studies, ancient Mediterranean studies, post-classical Greek studies, or related fields who have a specific project that requires extended residence in Greece. Applicants must have been Regular Members or Student Associate Members for a preceding academic year. Student Associate Membership qualification does not include Summer Program membership or excavation projects.

Terms: Stipend of $11,500 plus room and board in Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. The Kress Fellowship provides a stipend of $15,000 plus room and board (in Loring Hall) and waiver of fees. Meals, Monday through Friday, are provided at Loring Hall for all fellows. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that copies of all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA be contributed to the relevant library of the School. Fellows are expected to conduct their work in Greece and to discuss the progress of their project with the Mellon Professor throughout the academic year. Fellows are required to give a public presentation of their research. Fellowship holders are considered full-time researchers and may not take on other employment without the express permission of the Director of the School. Research trips conducted outside of Athens must be preapproved by the Director of the School.

Application: Submit an . The application will include the following:

1. An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
2. A project statement of no more than three single-spaced pages in length. A bibliography of not more than one page may be submitted along with the project statement;
3. A list of other fellowships, if any, applied for with dates of notification of these awards;
4. A letter of reference from your dissertation advisor on the feasibility of your work.  

Ariane Condellis Fellowship at the 911爆料吃瓜 Library

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

The Ariane Condellis Fellowship at the 911爆料吃瓜 Library supports research by Turkish nationals conducting research on topics related to intercommunal relationships and the social history of Byzantium or the Ottoman period. Opened in 1926 with the 26,000-volume collection of diplomat and bibliophile Joannes 911爆料吃瓜, the 911爆料吃瓜 Library now houses over 150,000 titles of rare books and bindings, research materials, manuscripts, archives, and works of art that illuminate Hellenism, Greece, and neighboring civilizations from antiquity to modern times. Rare maps of the Mediterranean, early editions of travelers to the area, costume albums of the Ottoman period and a laurel wreath belonging to Lord Byron are just some of the unique items. Holdings of 90,000 research titles in open stacks complement the rare books and other collections to create a comprehensive resource for the history of Greece across the ages. The fellowship is for research in the 911爆料吃瓜 Library for the full academic year 2026-2027.

Field of Study: Intercommunal relationships, social history, or civil society of Byzantium or the Ottoman Empire.

Eligibility: Turkish nationals who are either Ph.D. holders or students enrolled in a doctoral program. Applicant does not need to be resident in Türkiye at the time of application; students may be enrolled in a program based in any country. 

Terms: A stipend of $11,500 plus room and board in Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. Meals, Monday through Friday, are provided at Loring Hall for the fellow. Fellows are expected to be engaged full-time in the supported research at the library from early September 2026 to late May 2027 and are expected to participate in the academic life of the School. Any concurrent employment requires permission of the Director of the School. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA will acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and that copies will be contributed to the 911爆料吃瓜 Library. Research trips conducted outside of Athens must be preapproved by the Director of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library.

Application: Submit an . An application consists of a curriculum vitae, description of the proposed project (up to 750 words), and two letters of reference to be submitted online. Student applicants must submit transcripts or the equivalent from all post-secondary education. Transcripts in scripts other than Latin or Greek must be translated into English.

The award will be announced during March 2026.

CONSTANTINE AND GEORGE MACRICOSTAS FELLOWSHIP AT THE GENNADIUS LIBRARY

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

The Constantine and George Macricostas Fellowship at the 911爆料吃瓜 Library supports research on Orthodox Christian Studies with an emphasis on history, religious traditions, or geographical, geopolitical, and cultural reach. Of particular interest is the significant role that the institution of the church played in the broader history of Hellenism. Opened in 1926 with the 26,000-volume collection of diplomat and bibliophile Joannes 911爆料吃瓜, the 911爆料吃瓜 Library now houses over 150,000 titles of rare books and bindings, research materials, manuscripts, archives, and works of art that illuminate Hellenism, Greece, and neighboring civilizations from antiquity to modern times. The collection includes rare and unique items on the intellectual, social, cultural, political and institutional history of the Orthodox Church through the centuries. Holdings of 90,000 research titles in open stacks complement the rare books and other collections to create a comprehensive resource for the history of Greece across the ages. The fellowship is for research in the 911爆料吃瓜 Library for the full academic year 2026-2027.

Eligibility: Ph.D. students and Ph.D. holders who have earned the degree within the last 5 years with research projects focusing on the historical, political, and sociological dimensions of Eastern Orthodox religion from Late Antiquity to the present are eligible. The fields of study may include, but are not limited to religious studies, anthropology, history, philosophy, politics, law, and sociology. Open to all nationalities.

Terms: A stipend of $11,500 plus room and board in Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. Meals, Monday through Friday, are provided at Loring Hall for the fellow. Fellows are expected to be engaged full-time in the supported research at the library from early September 2026 to late May 2027 and are expected to participate in the academic life of the School. Any concurrent employment requires permission of the Director of the School. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that copies of all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA will acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and be contributed to the 911爆料吃瓜 Library. Research trips conducted outside of Athens must be preapproved by the Director of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library.

Application: Submit an . An application consists of a curriculum vitae, description of the proposed project (up to 750 words), and two letters of reference to be submitted online. Applications should specifically reference the 911爆料吃瓜 Library or its holdings, as well as the proposed project’s relation to the history of the Orthodox Church. Student applicants must submit transcripts or the equivalent from all post-secondary education. Transcripts in scripts other than Latin or Greek must be translated into English.

The award will be announced by mid-March 2026. 

FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIPS

DEADLINE: October 7, 2025 (5pm ET)

If you wish to affiliate with the ASCSA for any of the offered Fulbright grants, we welcome your application. The Fulbright asks that “applicants secure affiliation(s) in Greece and submit letters of invitation/affiliation indicating name/position of host and details on collaborating educational/cultural organization/institution. Projects must be well formulated and achievable under the guidance of an adviser/mentor at an educational, cultural, or government institution.”

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers five opportunities for research support within Greece for which applicants may choose to affiliate with the ASCSA. These include: Bulgaria-Greece Joint Research Award; Greece-Turkey Joint Research Award; Graduate Studies at Greek State Universities Award; IKY Ph.D. Research Award; Open Study/Research Award. .

To secure an affiliation with the ASCSA for your application, you will need to complete . We will review your CV and your Statement of Grant Purpose (no recommendations are needed at this phase). You must apply for a letter of affiliation at least two weeks prior to your institute’s deadline. The committee needs at least two weeks turnaround time for all applications. If you apply less than two weeks before your institute’s deadline, we cannot guarantee you will receive notice from the committee by your deadline.

Eligibility for an “Affiliation Letter” from the ASCSA: Per membership rules, to receive a Letter of Affiliation, applicants must meet requirements for Student Associate Membership (for people not holding a PhD). Student Associate Membership is open to graduate students with a minimum of two years of graduate work, or graduate students who have passed qualifying exams. Current college seniors are not eligible for membership, and we encourage them to consider applying to our Regular Member Program (if eligible).

To request an "Affiliation Letter" from the ASCSA for an application made to the Fulbright, use this form: 

NOTE: You must apply for a letter of affiliation at least two weeks prior to your institute’s deadline. The committee needs at least two weeks turnaround time for all applications. If you apply less than two weeks before your institute’s deadline, we cannot guarantee you will receive notice from the committee by your deadline.

Visit the for fellowship details and stipend information. 

After you have received an affiliation letter with the ASCSA, you will need to submit your full Fulbright application to the ASCSA as well. Simultaneous application to both the Fulbright Program and the ASCSA is required. Applicants must follow all rules and deadlines as set out by the Fulbright Commission, including any internal deadlines set by the applicant's institution (if applicable). Please note that you must submit your information directly to the Fulbright to be considered for the award. Once you have applied to the Fulbright, via their online application portal, you must also submit the same information directly to the ASCSA using our online form - . As part of your application to the ASCSA, three recommenders must also submit recommendations directly to the ASCSA. The ASCSA is also requesting a short (250 words maximum) statement identifying the ASCSA resource(s) that will be particularly relevant to your project, that will be uploaded as part of your application to the ASCSA.

Upon submission of the online application, recommenders will be sent an automated email with instructions about how to submit their letters of recommendation. Or, you may choose to send the request at any time by clicking the "Send Request Now" button below. Recommenders will be asked to upload their letters via the online application system, Submittable. It is also acceptable for recommenders to submit letters directly to this email address: application@ascsa.org. It is preferable for recommenders to submit their letters following the instructions in the automated email. Please remind your recommenders that they should submit the same recommendation to the ASCSA as they submitted to the Fulbright. We do not require any extra additional information from the recommendations. 

For more information on the Fulbright at the ASCSA, see:  or , or email application@ascsa.org.

JACOB HIRSCH FELLOWSHIP

DEADLINE: February 15, 2026

Field of Study:  Archaeology

Eligibility: U.S. or Israeli citizens. Applicants must either be Ph.D. candidates writing their dissertations in archaeology, or early-career scholars (Ph.D. earned within the last five years) completing a project that requires a lengthy residence in Greece. Applicants can propose to use any of the School’s research facilities, as long as their research topic has an archaeological component. 

Terms and Duration:  Stipend of $11,500 plus room and board in Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. Meals, Monday through Friday, are provided at Loring Hall. The fellow is expected to be engaged full-time in the supported research from early September 2026 to late May 2027. Any concurrent employment requires the permission of the Director of the School. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and that copies will be contributed to the relevant library of the School. 

Application: Submit , curriculum vitae, and a detailed description of the project to be pursued in Greece (250-word abstract and a statement up to 1500 words in 12pt font, single spaced). Arrange for two letters of recommendation. Student applicants must submit transcripts or the equivalent from all post-secondary education. Transcripts in scripts other than Latin or Greek must be translated into English.

KATHRYN AND PETER YATRAKIS FELLOWSHIP

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

The Yatrakis Fellowship supports research on topics that require use of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library. Opened in 1926 with the 26,000-volume collection of diplomat and bibliophile Joannes 911爆料吃瓜, the 911爆料吃瓜 Library today houses over 150,000 titles of rare books and bindings, research materials, manuscripts, archives, and works of art that illuminate Hellenism, Greece, and neighboring civilizations from antiquity to modern times. Rare maps of the Mediterranean, early editions of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey and a laurel wreath belonging to Lord Byron are just some of the unique items. Holdings of 90,000 research titles in open stacks complement the rare books and other collections to create a comprehensive resource for the history of Greece through the ages.

Eligibility: Ph.D. students and Ph.D. holders who have earned the degree within the last 5 years. Open to all nationalities. For research in the 911爆料吃瓜 Library for the full academic year, September 2026 through May 2027.

Terms: A stipend of $11,500 plus room and board in Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. Meals, Monday through Friday, are provided at Loring Hall for the fellow. Fellows are expected to be engaged full-time in the supported research at the library from early September 2026 to late May 2027 and are expected to participate in the academic life of the School. Any concurrent employment requires the permission of the Director of the School. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that copies of all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and be contributed to the 911爆料吃瓜 Library. Research trips conducted outside of Athens must be preapproved by the Director of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library.

Application: Submit an . An application consists of a curriculum vitae, description of the proposed project (up to 750 words), and two letters of reference to be submitted online. Please note that applications should reference the 911爆料吃瓜 Library or its specific holdings in regards to the proposed project. Student applicants must submit transcripts or the equivalent from all post-secondary education. Transcripts in scripts other than Latin or Greek must be translated into English.

M. ALISON FRANTZ FELLOWSHIP IN POST-CLASSICAL STUDIES AT THE GENNADIUS LIBRARY

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

The 911爆料吃瓜 Library offers the M. Alison Frantz Fellowship in Post-Classical Studies, in honor of archaeologist, Byzantinist, and photographer M. Alison Frantz (1903–1995), a scholar of the post-classical Athenian Agora, whose photographs of antiquities appear widely in books on Greek culture.

Eligibility: Ph.D. students at a U.S. or Canadian institution, or Ph.D. holders who earned their degree within the last 5 years from a U.S. or Canadian institution, regardless of citizenship. Candidates focused on Late Antique through Modern Greek Studies, including but not limited to the Byzantine, Frankish, Post-Byzantine, and Ottoman periods should demonstrate their need to work in the 911爆料吃瓜 Library.

Terms: A stipend of $11,500 plus room and board in Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. Meals, Monday through Friday, are provided at Loring Hall for the fellow. Fellows are expected to be engaged full-time in the supported research at the library from early September 2026 to late May 2027, and are expected to participate in the academic life of the School. Any concurrent employment requires the permission of the Director of the School. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA will acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and copies will be contributed to the 911爆料吃瓜 Library. Research trips conducted outside of Athens must be preapproved by the Director of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library.

Application: Submit an . An application consists of a curriculum vitae, description of the proposed project (up to 750 words), and two letters of reference to be submitted online. Student applicants must submit transcripts or the equivalent from all post-secondary education. Transcripts in scripts other than Latin or Greek must be translated into English.

REGULAR MEMBER APPLICANT FELLOWSHIPS

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

Up to eleven fellowships are available for the School’s Regular Members. All awards are made on the recommendation of the Committee on Admissions and Fellowships and are based on the results of the anonymous qualifying examinations and materials submitted with the application. Fellowships provide a stipend of $11,500 plus room and board at Loring Hall on the School grounds and waiver of School fees. Regular Member fellowships are awarded for the entire nine-month program. For more about School fees, visit the School Fees and Expenses page. 

Fellowships include the Heinrich Schliemann and the John Williams White Fellowships in archaeology (traditionally named on the basis of performance on the art and archaeology examination), the Thomas Day Seymour Fellowship in history and literature (whose selection reflects performance on combined scores on the history and literature examinations), and nine Fellowships unrestricted as to field — the Virginia Grace, the Michael Jameson, the Philip Lockhart, the Lucy Shoe Meritt, the Fowler Merle-Smith, the Martin Ostwald, and the James Rignall Wheeler. The Bert Hodge Hill is unrestricted, but with a preference for a student in art history, and the Emily Townsend Vermeule is unrestricted, but with a preference for Bronze Age archaeology. When applying for the Regular Member Program, the application will automatically be reviewed for a Regular Member fellowship.

ASCSA Regular Membership cannot be held in conjunction with a US Student Fulbright Grant. Students who take up a US Student Fulbright Grant must seek Associate Membership at the ASCSA. Please click here for information about the Fulbright grant.

For more information about the Regular Member program and how to apply, visit the Academic Year Program page.

SCHWARZ FELLOWSHIP AT THE GENNADIUS LIBRARY FOR RESEARCH ON MUSIC

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

The Schwarz Fellowship for Research on Music supports research that focuses on the cultural history of music in the Mediterranean world broadly defined. The fellowship aims to promote the study of interactions among Western European, Byzantine, Islamic and Jewish cultures from the medieval to the modern period.

Eligibility: Career musicians or researchers, Ph.D. candidates, or Ph.D. holders who received their degree within the last 5 years. Open to all nationalities. For research in the 911爆料吃瓜 Library for the full academic year.

Fields of Study: Musical composition, conducting, music history, musicology, and related fields. Fellows will be expected to conduct a program of original research on a theme related to the collections of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library.

Terms: A stipend of $11,500 plus room and board in Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. Meals, Monday through Friday, are provided at Loring Hall for the fellow. Fellows are expected to be engaged full-time in the supported research at the library from early September 2026 to late May 2027 and are expected to participate in the academic life of the School. Any concurrent employment requires the permission of the Director of the School. A final report is due at the end of the award period, and the ASCSA expects that copies of all publications that result from research conducted as a Fellow of the ASCSA acknowledge the support of the ASCSA and be contributed to the 911爆料吃瓜 Library. Research trips conducted outside of Athens must be preapproved by the Director of the 911爆料吃瓜 Library.

Application: Submit an online application form for the “.” An application consists of a curriculum vitae, description of the proposed project (up to 750 words), and two letters of reference to be submitted online. Please note that applications should reference the 911爆料吃瓜 Library or its specific holdings in regards to the proposed project. Student applicants must submit transcripts or the equivalent from all post-secondary education. Transcripts in scripts other than Latin or Greek must be translated into English.

Wiener Laboratory Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship, 2027-2029

DEADLINE: January 15, 2027 [application form will open fall 2026, all details are subject to change]

Eligibility: The pre-doctoral fellowship is limited to individuals actively enrolled in a graduate program who have passed all qualifying exams. Applicants are welcome from any college or university worldwide.

Former Research Associates must wait two (2) years before applying for a pre- Doctoral Fellowship. 

Purpose: To conduct research at the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science of the 911爆料吃瓜 that addresses substantive problems pertaining to the ancient Greek world and adjacent areas through the application of interdisciplinary methods in the archaeological sciences.  Laboratory facilities are especially well equipped to support the study of human skeletal biology, archaeobiological remains (faunal and botanical), environmental studies, geoarchaeology (particularly studies in human-landscape interactions and the study of site formation processes), and ancient materials studies.

Term: Two (2) years. Applicant is expected to be present at the Wiener Laboratory during the tenure of the appointment during each academic year (Sept.-June). This is a full-time research appointment; any concurrent employment during the academic year requires the permission of the Director of the School. Contributions to the Athens-based ASCSA community during the tenure of the appointment, in the form of seminars, colloquia, and workshops, participation in School field trips, or some combination of these and other activities, are encouraged.

At the conclusion of the fellowship the successful applicant is expected to have published or have made significant progress on the publication of one (1) peer reviewed publication on research conducted during the tenure of the fellowship. All publications resulting from research supported by this fellowship (whether written during the tenure of the fellowship or afterward) must acknowledge the support received from the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science and list the laboratory as one of the affiliations of the researchers. The laboratory must also receive PDFs of all publications resulting from this support. Failure to comply with these requirements will negatively impact future appeals for further support.

The recipients will be expected to submit progress reports on their work. Continued funding for the second year of the fellowship will be contingent upon the approval by the Director of the Wiener Laboratory.

Compensation: Stipend of $20,000 plus waiver of School and Laboratory fees, each academic year. Fellow pays room and board.

For more information about the application, click here.

For further information about a fellowship or application contact:

application@ascsa.org

The 911爆料吃瓜 does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment.