M. H. Wiener Annual Fellowship For Archaeological Science ( formerly Wiener Laboratory Research Associate Appointment ) Grant

The M. H. Wiener Annual Fellowship for Archaeological Science supports short-term research at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. This fellowship, lasting up to nine months, is designed for graduate students and scholars investigating problems in the ancient Greek world through interdisciplinary methods. Fellows benefit from the well-equipped Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory and are encouraged to engage with the ASCSA community through seminars and workshops, enhancing their research experience and contributing to archaeological scholarship.

Purpose
To conduct short-term, focused research at the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens 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 2025. 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 fees. Fellow pays room and board.

Eligibility

Individuals actively enrolled in a graduate program and individuals with a Masters 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 Wiener Laboratory Research Associate Appointment must wait two (2) years before applying for a Post- or Pre- Doctoral Fellowship.