Van Doorninck Byzantine Research Grant

The Van Doorninck Byzantine Research Grant, offered by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, aims to support projects focused on excavating and researching Byzantine shipwrecks (AD 330-1453). This grant encourages submissions that contribute to the final publication of excavated sites, especially those located in Turkish waters. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2024, for projects occurring in 2025, ensuring a lasting impact on the understanding of Byzantium's maritime heritage.

Bringing History to Light Through the Science of Shipwrecks
The Institute of Nautical Archaeology is committed to locating, excavating, recording, preserving, and publishing shipwrecks and other archaeological sites of maritime significance all over the world.

Eligibility

Directors of INA-approved projects must complete a Dive Plan Application and have it approved by the INA Diving Safety Officer, no less than three months before the start of diving. Any funds awarded will not be released until this requirement is met.Directors of approved INA projects are required to submit articles for publication in the INA Quarterly and to provide content (text, images, maps, videos, recordings, etc.) for project pages on the INA website.Acceptable expenditures for INA-awarded funds include:travel and transportation, services, food and lodging, supplies, equipment, etc.Current recipients of INA funding must ensure that all existing reporting, financial, and diving safety obligations have been met before a new funding proposal will be considered.