DAI Fellowship for Study in Berlin Grant

DAI Fellowship for Study in Berlin Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Summary

The DAI Fellowship for Study in Berlin offers two post-doctoral research fellowships to North American AIA members. Each fellowship lasts up to two months and covers travel, a daily allowance, and accommodation at the DAI guest house. Selected fellows must have a Ph.D. and submit a detailed research proposal. The program emphasizes scholarly merit and encourages family accommodations, supporting equal opportunity in its selection process.

Overview

Mission Statement The AIA promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity.  The AIA supports archaeologists, their research and its dissemination, and the ethical practice of archaeology.  The AIA educates people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery and advocates for the preservation of the world’s archaeological heritage. DAI Fellowship for Study in Berlin The German Archaeological Institute (DAI) will offer two post-doctoral research fellowships to AIA members based in North America who wish to use the library facilities of the DAI in Berlin Each fellowship is of a maximum duration of two months and includes travel expenses for the Fellow, a daily allowance, and residence at the DAI’s guest house. Fellows who wish to bring their families may find themselves alternate housing. In this case the DAI can provide a rental allowance. Fellows will be selected on the basis of scholarly promise as indicated by the applicant’s academic record, prior publications, and the merits of the proposed research project. The German Archaeological Institute supports affirmative action and equal opportunity in the selection of fellows.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Prerequisites for the fellowship are a Ph.D. degree (or its equivalent) and professional competence in archaeology. Applicants must be residents of a North American country.The principal requirement is a detailed research proposal of no more than three pages.While in residence, the Fellows will be expected to give a lecture for the DAI. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be members of the Archaeological Institute of America.