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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Fellowships, Scholarships, and Awards - ACOR

Overview of fellowship and scholarship opportunities offered by the American Center of Research (ACOR) in Jordan for students and researchers.

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Deadline

2027-02-15

Award amount

$25,000 (Amman Prize)

Eligibility

Varies by specific fellowship; Includes undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers; Specific nationality requirements (e.g., Jordanian, U.S., Canadian); Must be enrolled in an accredited institution for student-specific awards

Requirements

Research or study must concern Jordan; Specific academic fields (archaeology, history, cultural heritage, etc.); Must not have received an ACOR fellowship in the past two years (for some awards)

Application materials

Online application via orcfellowships.smapply.org

How to apply

Submit applications online at orcfellowships.smapply.org

Important dates

2027-02-15: Application deadline for 2027-2028 cycle

Contact

fellowships@acorjordan.org

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