ACOR Fellowships & Scholarships 2026–2027

About ACOR Fellowships

The American Centre of Research (ACOR) in Amman, Jordan, offers a wide range of fellowships, scholarships, and awards for scholars, students, and researchers. This is for those interested in Jordanian archaeology, cultural heritage, history, social sciences, and humanities. These opportunities support research residencies, archaeological fieldwork, conference participation, and graduate study, providing funding, accommodation, and access to ACOR’s institutional resources.

The fellowships encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, engagement with local and international research networks, and projects that contribute to the global advancement of academic knowledge. Scholars can advance their careers, produce high-impact research outputs, and align their work with broader institutional, national, and global research priorities.

Fellowship / Details

Position Title: See individual fellowship below
Host Institution: American Centre of Research (ACOR)
Location: Amman, Jordan
Research Field(s): Archaeology, history, social sciences, humanities, cultural heritage
Fellowship Type: Full-time research/residency, fieldwork, or scholarship
Level: Early-career, mid-career, and senior-level (depending on fellowship)
Fellowship Duration: 1–4 months (see individual fellowship)
Funding/Compensation: Stipends from $500 to $25,000, plus room/board or travel support
Eligibility: Varies by fellowship (see above list)

List of ACOR Fellowships & Awards 2026–2027

The Amman Prize, Postgraduate
- Funding: $25,000 (includes $5,000 for travel/research expenses)
- Duration: 4 months
- Eligibility: Scholars at any career stage who have completed formal study; preference to Jordanians, Americans, Canadians, Syrians, Australians
- Scope: Research in scientific, social scientific, or humanistic fields focused on Jordan
- Benefits: Monthly stipend, room/board, private workspace at ACOR
The Amman Prize, ABD Doctoral Students
- Funding: $25,000 (includes $5,000 for travel/research expenses)
- Duration: 4 months
- Eligibility: U.S. PhD students who have completed all requirements except the dissertation
- Scope: Dissertation research in ancient, modern, or contemporary Jordan
- Benefits: Monthly stipend, room/board, private workspace at ACOR
Bert and Sally de Vries Fellowship
- Funding: $2,500
- Eligibility: Enrolled undergrad or graduate students, any nationality except Jordanians
- Scope: Participation in archaeological projects in Jordan
Burton MacDonald & Rosemarie Sampson Fellowship
- Funding: $1,500–$2,500 (residency or travel grant)
- Eligibility: Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, enrolled as undergrad or graduate students
- Scope: Research in ancient Near Eastern languages, history, archaeology, biblical studies, or comparative religion
Donald O. Henry Fellowship
- Funding: $500
- Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral researchers, all nationalities
- Scope: Archaeological research in Jordan (prehistory and southern Jordan preferred)
Frederick-Wenger Memorial Endowment
- Funding: $2,000 (2 awards)
- Eligibility: Jordanian undergraduate or graduate students; preference for cultural heritage studies
- Scope: Educational support
Harrell Family Fellowship
- Funding: $2,500
- Eligibility: Graduate students, any nationality except Jordanians
- Scope: Archaeological project participation or research in Jordan
James A. Sauer Fellowship
- Funding: $1,500
- Eligibility: Graduate students, any nationality except Jordanians
- Scope: Participation in ACOR-approved archaeological fieldwork or research
Jennifer C. Groot Memorial Fellow s hip
- Funding: $3,000 (2 awards)
- Eligibility: Recent graduates or enrolled undergrad/grad students, U.S. or Canadian citizens
- Scope: Archaeological fieldwork participation in Jordan
Jennifer C. Groot II Memorial Fellowship
- Funding: Variable (supports test prep & graduate applications abroad)
- Eligibility: Jordanian students/residents preparing for graduate-level study abroad
- Scope: Archaeology, history, cultural heritage studies
Jordanian Graduate Student Scholarship
- Funding: $3,000
- Eligibility: Jordanian graduate students in programs related to cultural heritage
- Scope: Archaeology, anthropology, linguistics, epigraphy, conservation, museum studies, CRM
Kenneth W. Russell Fellowship
- Funding: $2,500
- Eligibility: Jordanian graduate students in archaeology or cultural heritage programs
- Scope: Educational support for studies in any country
Lawrence T. Geraty Travel Scholarship
- Funding: $1,250
- Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students
- Scope: Travel/accommodation support for fieldwork or research in Jordan
Pierre and Patricia Bikai Fellowship
- Funding: $800/month
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Eligibility: Graduate students (non-Jordanians) conducting archaeological work in Jordan
- Scope: Research residency at ACOR
S. Thomas Parker Memorial Fund
- Funding: $1,750
- Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral researchers, all nationalities
- Scope: Fellowships, field projects, events in Jordan; preference for archaeological research
Conference Travel Award for Jordanians
- Funding: $3,500 (in-person) / virtual conference support
- Eligibility: Jordanians presenting at international conferences in the U.S. or Canada
- Scope: Scholarly paper presentation in fields related to ACOR’s mission

Application Process

Apply online via: ACOR Fellowships Portal
Queries: fellowships@acorjordan.org

Required Documents:

Application form
CV / Résumé
Research proposal/project summary
Recommendation letters
Supporting academic documents (publications, endorsements, etc.)

Important Dates

Application Opens: Now
Deadline: 15 February 2026
Interview Period: If applicable, notified after application
Fellowship Start Date: Within 2026 (specific dates confirmed post-selection)