Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship Grant

Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Amount: Up to US $6,000
Last Updated: October 08, 2025

Summary

The Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship, offered by the Archaeological Institute of America, supports scholarly projects on Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology. Eligible applicants include U.S. or Canadian citizens and advanced degree students at North American institutions. The fellowship encourages diverse candidates and outlines specific ineligibility criteria, such as prior fellowship recipients and certain institutional costs. Preference is given to projects requiring Mediterranean travel, promoting archaeological research and cultural appreciation.

Overview

NOTE: Two letters of reference from persons familiar with you and your work are required and must be submitted electronically by the deadline. 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. Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship Purpose To support an individual project of a scholarly nature, related to Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology, and to be conducted between July 1 of the award year and the following June 30.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, or be actively pursuing an advanced degree at a North American College or University. At the conclusion of the fellowship tenure, the recipient must submit a report on the use of the stipend to the Chair of the AIA Fellowships Committee. The AIA welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity for all. Under no circumstances will the AIA discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, disability, mental illness, genetics, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.As part of the Archaeological Institute of America’s ongoing commitment to fieldwork and families, reasonable line items for the care of dependent and elderly family members are allowable expenses for AIA grants, fellowships, and scholarships. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be current AIA members at the Graduate or Professional level.

Ineligibility

AIA fellowship funds may not be used for institutional overhead, institutional administrative recovery costs, or institutional indirect costs.Previous Pomerance Fellows are not eligible. Current officers and members of the Governing Board, staff, members of the Fellowships Committee and members of their immediate families are prohibited from applying for or receiving fellowships, grants, and other financial awards that may be offered by the Archaeological Institute of America.