American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) - U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) / Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) - Pre-Dissertation Travel Grants
Award amount$2,200-$3,520 per month based on academic rank, plus round trip airfare
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
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ARCE-CAORC Research Fellowships
Information on research fellowships for U.S. citizens to conduct scholarly work in Egypt, including eligibility, application requirements, and security clearance details.
$2,200-$3,520 per month based on academic rank, plus round trip airfare
Eligibility
U.S. citizen; Pre-doctoral candidates (ABD); Postdoctoral scholars; Faculty; Senior scholars at museums, universities and institutions worldwide; Independent scholars holding a PhD or terminal degree
Requirements
Minimum stay of three months, maximum stay of 12 months; Must be at an accredited university in the U.S. or abroad; Must obtain security clearance from the Egyptian government; Research must fall within approved fields of study (e.g., Anthropology, Archaeology, History, etc.)
Application materials
Online application form; 1500 word research proposal; Two recommendation letters; One language proficiency recommendation letter (for pre-doctoral applicants); Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (for pre-doctoral applicants); Ministry security forms (Antiquities or MoHE)
How to apply
Complete the online Research Fellowship application form; Submit all required documentation including research proposal, transcripts, and security forms; Contact Academic Programs Coordinator for specific expedition-related research inquiries
Important dates
Application Submission Deadline: January 5th, 2025, 11:59 PM EST; Applications open again in October/November
Contact
Academic Programs Coordinator: arcefellows@arce.org; U.S. Office: 211 N. Union Street, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 382-9404; Cairo Center: 2 Midan Simon Bolivar, Garden City, Cairo Governorate 11461, Egypt
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