The Archaeology Program offers Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants to support anthropologically relevant archaeological research. This grant aims to foster innovative studies without specific priorities concerning geographic region, time period, or theoretical orientation. Applicants are responsible for demonstrating the significance and potential contribution of their research to anthropological knowledge. While the program encourages diverse approaches, typical proposals seek funds for field investigations or the analysis of archaeological materials using various methods. Support is also extended to methodological projects developing analytic techniques of value to archaeology. This grant is for doctoral candidates pursuing significant archaeological contributions.
Opportunity ID: 344911
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 23-531 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Archaeology Program – Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.075 — Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Proposals accepted anytime |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Proposals accepted anytime |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: – Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) – doctoral degree granting IHEs accredited in, and having a campus located in, the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty members. *Who May Serve as PI: The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the principal investigator (PI) and the student is the co-principal investigator (co-PI). The student must be the author of the proposal. The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution but need not be a U.S. citizen. To be eligible to serve as the PI, the advisor must be available during the period of proposal submission and review and during the performance of the research in order to relay information and communications from NSF to the student. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified within an anthropological context. The program sets no priorities by either geographic region or time period. It also has no priorities in regard to theoretical orientation or question and it is the responsibility of the investigator to explain convincingly why the focus of their research is significant and has the potential to contribute to anthropological knowledge. While the program, in order to encourage innovative research, neither limits nor defines specific categories of research, most applications either request funds for field research or the analysis of archaeological material through multiple approaches. The program also supports methodological projects which develop analytic techniques of potential archaeological value. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 23-531 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov Email:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
Version History
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DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 23-531 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Archaeology Program – Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.075 — Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Proposals accepted anytime |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Proposals accepted anytime |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: – Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) – doctoral degree granting IHEs accredited in, and having a campus located in, the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty members. *Who May Serve as PI: The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the principal investigator (PI) and the student is the co-principal investigator (co-PI). The student must be the author of the proposal. The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution but need not be a U.S. citizen. To be eligible to serve as the PI, the advisor must be available during the period of proposal submission and review and during the performance of the research in order to relay information and communications from NSF to the student. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified within an anthropological context. The program sets no priorities by either geographic region or time period. It also has no priorities in regard to theoretical orientation or question and it is the responsibility of the investigator to explain convincingly why the focus of their research is significant and has the potential to contribute to anthropological knowledge. While the program, in order to encourage innovative research, neither limits nor defines specific categories of research, most applications either request funds for field research or the analysis of archaeological material through multiple approaches. The program also supports methodological projects which develop analytic techniques of potential archaeological value. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 23-531 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov Email:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 23-531 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Archaeology Program – Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.075 — Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 24, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Proposals accepted anytime |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: – Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) – doctoral degree granting IHEs accredited in, and having a campus located in, the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty members. *Who May Serve as PI: The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the principal investigator (PI) and the student is the co-principal investigator (co-PI). The student must be the author of the proposal. The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution but need not be a U.S. citizen. To be eligible to serve as the PI, the advisor must be available during the period of proposal submission and review and during the performance of the research in order to relay information and communications from NSF to the student. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified within an anthropological context. The program sets no priorities by either geographic region or time period. It also has no priorities in regard to theoretical orientation or question and it is the responsibility of the investigator to explain convincingly why the focus of their research is significant and has the potential to contribute to anthropological knowledge. While the program, in order to encourage innovative research, neither limits nor defines specific categories of research, most applications either request funds for field research or the analysis of archaeological material through multiple approaches. The program also supports methodological projects which develop analytic techniques of potential archaeological value. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 23-531 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov Email:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 23-531 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Archaeology Program – Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.075 — Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Proposals accepted anytime |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: – Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) – doctoral degree granting IHEs accredited in, and having a campus located in, the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty members. *Who May Serve as PI: The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the principal investigator (PI) and the student is the co-principal investigator (co-PI). The student must be the author of the proposal. The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution but need not be a U.S. citizen. To be eligible to serve as the PI, the advisor must be available during the period of proposal submission and review and during the performance of the research in order to relay information and communications from NSF to the student. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified within an anthropological context. The program sets no priorities by either geographic region or time period. It also has no priorities in regard to theoretical orientation or question and it is the responsibility of the investigator to explain convincingly why the focus of their research is significant and has the potential to contribute to anthropological knowledge. While the program, in order to encourage innovative research, neither limits nor defines specific categories of research, most applications either request funds for field research or the analysis of archaeological material through multiple approaches. The program also supports methodological projects which develop analytic techniques of potential archaeological value. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 23-531 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov Email:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 23-531 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Archaeology Program – Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.075 — Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 28, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Proposals accepted anytime |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: – Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) – doctoral degree granting IHEs accredited in, and having a campus located in, the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty members. *Who May Serve as PI: The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the principal investigator (PI) and the student is the co-principal investigator (co-PI). The student must be the author of the proposal. The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution but need not be a U.S. citizen. To be eligible to serve as the PI, the advisor must be available during the period of proposal submission and review and during the performance of the research in order to relay information and communications from NSF to the student. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified within an anthropological context. The program sets no priorities by either geographic region or time period. It also has no priorities in regard to theoretical orientation or question and it is the responsibility of the investigator to explain convincingly why the focus of their research is significant and has the potential to contribute to anthropological knowledge. While the program, in order to encourage innovative research, neither limits nor defines specific categories of research, most applications either request funds for field research or the analysis of archaeological material through multiple approaches. The program also supports methodological projects which develop analytic techniques of potential archaeological value. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 23-531 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov Email:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 23-531 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Archaeology Program – Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.075 — Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Proposals accepted anytime |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: – Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) – doctoral degree granting IHEs accredited in, and having a campus located in, the U.S., acting on behalf of their faculty members. *Who May Serve as PI: The proposal must be submitted through regular organizational channels by the dissertation advisor(s) on behalf of the graduate student. The advisor is the principal investigator (PI) and the student is the co-principal investigator (co-PI). The student must be the author of the proposal. The student must be enrolled at a U.S. institution but need not be a U.S. citizen. To be eligible to serve as the PI, the advisor must be available during the period of proposal submission and review and during the performance of the research in order to relay information and communications from NSF to the student. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified within an anthropological context. The program sets no priorities by either geographic region or time period. It also has no priorities in regard to theoretical orientation or question and it is the responsibility of the investigator to explain convincingly why the focus of their research is significant and has the potential to contribute to anthropological knowledge. While the program, in order to encourage innovative research, neither limits nor defines specific categories of research, most applications either request funds for field research or the analysis of archaeological material through multiple approaches. The program also supports methodological projects which develop analytic techniques of potential archaeological value. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 23-531 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov Email:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
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| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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| PKG00278922 | Dec 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
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344911 NSF_SuggestedReviewers-1.1.pdf
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