The Archaeological Institute of America is pleased to announce the availability of a summer research fellowship for German scholars. The purpose of the fellowship program is to encourage and support scholarship of the highest quality on various aspects of archaeology and to promote contact between North American and German archaeologists.

In 2008, the AIA will offer one post-doctoral summer research fellowship for use at either the The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) or The Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World at Brown University.

Applications are now invited for the period between June 1 and August 31, 2008. The fellowship includes travel expenses for the Fellow, a stipend of $40 per day, and residence in university housing.

Applicants must be German residents or be affiliated with a German university. In addition, they must have a Ph.D. degree and demonstrate professional competence in archaeology.

Fellows will be selected on the basis of scholarly promise as indicated by the applicant's academic record, prior publications, and the merits of the proposed research project. Preference will be given to applicants who are at an early stage of their professional careers. Candidates may indicate a preference for either Brown or UCLA, but the final decision will be made by the selection committee.



An application consists of the following materials:

a) a detailed research proposal (no more than three pages)
b) a curriculum vitae
c) a list of publications
All correspondence should be addressed to:

DAI Fellowships Committee
Archaeological Institute of America
656 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215
USA

Applications must be postmarked by February 29, 2008 (no electronic applications will be accepted). The AIA supports affirmative action and equal opportunity in the selection of fellows.