Wiener Laboratory Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship Grant

Wiener Laboratory Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA)
Amount: US $20,000
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Wiener Laboratory Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to conduct interdisciplinary research on the ancient Greek world. With a stipend of $20,000 and additional support, recipients can engage deeply with archaeological science, enhance their academic profile, and contribute to the preservation of Greece's cultural heritage. This fellowship emphasizes the importance of publishing research findings and participating in the ASCSA community.

Overview

Mission The American School of Classical Studies at Athens advances knowledge of Greece in all periods, as well as other areas of the classical world, by training young scholars, sponsoring and promoting archaeological fieldwork, providing resources for scholarly work, and disseminating research. The ASCSA is also charged by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism with primary responsibility for all American archaeological research, and seeks to support the investigation, preservation, and presentation of Greece’s cultural heritage. Wiener Laboratory Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship Purpose To conduct research at the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens that addresses substantive problems pertaining to the ancient Greek world and adjacent areas through the application of interdisciplinary methods in the archaeological sciences.  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 Two (2) years. It is expected that the applicant will be present at the Wiener Laboratory during the tenure of the appointment during each academic year (Sept.-June 1). Contributions to the Athens based ASCSA community during the tenure of the appointment, in the form of seminars, colloquia, and workshops, participation in School field trips, or some combination of these and other activities, are encouraged. At the conclusion of the fellowship the successful applicant is expected to have published or have made significant progress on the publication of one (1) peer review publication on research conducted during the tenure of the fellowship. All publications resulting from research supported by this fellowship (whether written during the tenure of the fellowship or afterward) must acknowledge the support received from the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science and list the laboratory as one of the affiliations of the researchers. The laboratory must also receive PDFs of all publications resulting from this support. Failure to comply with these requirements will negatively impact future appeals for further support. The recipients will be expected to submit progress reports on their work. Continued funding for the second year of the fellowship will be contingent upon the approval of the Wiener Laboratory. Compensation Stipend of $20,000 plus waiver of School fees, each academic year. Fellow pays room and board. Successful applicants for Wiener Laboratory funding will be automatically awarded Student Associate Membership in the ASCSA.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individuals actively enrolled in a graduate program who have passed all qualifying exams.Applicants are welcome from any college or university worldwide. Independent scholars are also welcome to apply.Former Research Associates must wait two (2) years before applying for a pre- Doctoral Fellowship. Exceptions will be granted only in extraordinary cases.