The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship Grant

The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship, offered by the Archaeological Institute of America, supports research on the archaeology of Portugal, including its Autonomous Regions. It is open to Portuguese nationals for study in the US and encourages diverse archaeological inquiries. Applicants must provide evidence of citizenship, project plans, and transcripts as needed. The fellowship aligns with AIA's mission to promote archaeological understanding and preserve cultural heritage, fostering appreciation of diverse cultures.

NOTE: Two letters of reference from persons familiar with you and your work are required and must be submitted electronically by the deadline.
Purpose
The fellowship can be used to support research and study related to the archaeology of Portugal, including the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira. This includes, but is not limited to, excavations, research projects, colloquia, symposia, publications, and travel for research or to academic meetings for the purpose of presenting papers on the archaeology of Portugal
The fellowship can also be used by Portuguese nationals (archaeologists and archaeology graduate students) to support research and study in the US. Individuals applying for this type of support are not limited to the study of Portuguese archaeology and funds can be used to research and study any archaeological region and topic.

Eligibility

Portuguese graduate students wishing to study in the United States must be enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited US university or college, and must provide evidence that they have been authorized to travel to and study in the US. If the applicant is currently studying at a US institution, transcripts are required.Portuguese nationals seeking funds for research or study in the US must provide a detailed plan of their project that includes the institutions and organizations with which they will be affiliated while in the US.  All Portuguese applicants must provide proof of Portuguese citizenship (via passport information).Applicants from the U.S. or countries other than Portugal must send in their US transcripts.At the conclusion of the project and/or supported period of study, recipients must submit a report to the Chair of the AIA Fellowships Committee. Recipients who use the award for excavation and research are also expected to submit an abstract within two years of receiving the award to be considered for participation in the AIA Annual Meeting.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 from Portugal who already hold PhD’s must be AIA members at the Professional level. Portuguese graduate students must become AIA student members in order to apply for the fellowship. Applicants from the U.S. or countries other than Portugal must be AIA members at the graduate or professional level.

Ineligibility

Funds may not be used for institutional overhead, institutional administrative recovery costs, or institutional indirect costs.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.