American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR) in Amman, Jordan - Pre-doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships

An endowed scholarship fund for non-Jordanian students to travel to and conduct archaeological research in Jordan.

DeadlineFebruary 15; February 15: Application deadline; April: Notification of applicants

Award amount$2,500; $3,000; $2,000; $25,000 (Amman Prize); $500 (Donald O. Henry); $25,000 total per award; $2,500 (Harrell Family); $1,500 (James A. Sauer)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Burton Mac Donald and Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship

Information page for the MacDonald and Sampson Fellowship, providing research support for Canadian students in fields related to Ancient Near Eastern studies and archaeology in Jordan.

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Deadline

February 15

Award amount

$1,500 (residency option)

Eligibility

Undergraduate or graduate students; Canadian citizens or Canadian landed immigrants

Requirements

Research in Ancient Near Eastern languages and history, archaeology, Bible studies, or comparative religion; Must be an enrolled student; Must choose between residency or travel grant options

Application materials

Completed application form; Academic review (letter from project director or proof of research acceptance); Project proposal narrative (up to 2,000 words); Transcript(s); One recommendation

How to apply

Submit required materials by the February 15 deadline; Use the online application link provided on the page

Important dates

Deadline: February 15; Notification: April; Fellowship period: May 1 to April 30 of the following year

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