American Center of Research (ACOR)

Open programs9

1. Pierre & Patricia Bikai Fellowship

   The American Center of Research (ACOR) offers the Pierre and Patricia Bikai Fellowship to support archaeological research in Jordan by providing room and board at ACOR and an $800 monthly stipend.

   FellowshipArchaeology

   Deadline

   Feb 15, 2027

   Amount

   $1,600

2. The Amman Prize

   The American Center of Research (ACOR) offers three four-month Amman Prizes in 2026 for research and residence in Jordan: two for ABD doctoral students and one for postgraduate researchers.

   FellowshipScientific, social scientific, or humanistic research concerning Jordan

   Deadline

   Feb 15, 2027

   Amount

   $25,000

3. Bert and Sally de Vries Fellowship

   The American Center of Research (ACOR) offers the Bert and Sally de Vries Fellowship, a $2,500 award to support undergraduate or graduate students (any nationality except Jordanian citizens) participating in archaeological field projects or research in Jordan.

   FellowshipArchaeology

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $2,500

4. Burton MacDonald and Rosemarie Sampson (MacDonald/Sampson) Fellowship

   American Center of Research (ACOR) offers the Burton MacDonald and Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship to support Canadian undergraduate or graduate students conducting research in Ancient Near Eastern languages and history, archaeology, biblical studies, or comparative religion.

   FellowshipAncient Near Eastern languages and history; Archaeology; Biblical studies; Comparative religion

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $2,500

5. Harrell Family Fellowship

   The American Center of Research (ACOR) administers the Harrell Family Fellowship, a $2,500 award to help a graduate student (any nationality except Jordanian citizens) cover essential expenses for participation on an archaeological project or independent research in Jordan; funds are for use between May 1 of the award year and April 30 of the following year and may not be granted if the project largely or entirely covers the student's expenses.

   FellowshipArchaeology

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $2,500

6. Jordanian Graduate Student Scholarship

   The American Center of Research (ACOR) awards the Jordanian Graduate Student Scholarship to support Jordanian graduate students at Jordanian universities studying topics related to Jordan’s cultural heritage, providing up to four awards of $3,000 each to help cover annual academic program costs for the period May 1 through May 31 of the following year.

   ScholarshipCultural heritage; archaeology; anthropology; linguistics/epigraphy; history; conservation; museum studies; cultural resource management

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $3,000

7. Kenneth W. Russell Fellowship

   The Kenneth W. Russell Fellowship, administered by the American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR), awards one $2,500 grant to support a graduate student’s participation in an ACOR‑approved archaeological fieldwork or research project in Jordan.

   FellowshipArchaeology / Cultural Heritage

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $2,500

8. Pierre & Patricia Bikai Fellowship (ACOR)

   The American Center of Research (ACOR) offers the Pierre & Patricia Bikai Fellowship to support graduate students’ archaeological research and post-field residency at ACOR in Jordan by providing room and board plus a stipend of $800 per month.

   FellowshipArchaeology

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $1,600

9. S. Thomas Parker Memorial Fund — Award for fellowship, field project, or event in Jordan

   The American Center of Research funds the S. Thomas Parker Memorial Fund, awarding one $1,750 grant to support a fellowship, field project, or event in Jordan, with preference for archaeological fieldwork or publication but open to proposals across academic disciplines.

   FellowshipArchaeology

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $1,750

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