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Fully Funded Research Grant in Bronze Age Mesopotamia Prosopography – University of Bologna, Italy

Grant Overview

The University of Bologna invites applications for the Fully Funded Research Grant in Bronze Age Mesopotamia Prosopography, supporting innovative research in Ancient History and Economics. This grant focuses on understanding cultural diversity in Mesopotamian societies using prosopographic data from 3200–1750 BCE.

The program funds projects with high academic impact, offering opportunities to explore primary sources, such as Akkadian, Sumerian, Hurrian, and Hittite texts. Researchers will gain hands-on experience in historical data analysis, contributing to international scholarship in Bronze Age studies.

Eligible candidates include early-career to senior researchers (R1–R4). The grant supports individual interdisciplinary research for a flexible duration and provides funding for research activities, travel, and professional development.

This initiative aligns with global priorities in historical and economic research. It promotes collaboration, knowledge dissemination, and networking across universities and research institutions, strengthening careers in Ancient History, archaeology, and prosopography.

Grant Details

  • Grant Name: Using Prosopographic Data to Understand Cultural Heterogeneity in Bronze Age Mesopotamia
  • Funding Agency / Institution: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM – UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA
  • Location: Bologna, Italy
  • Research Field(s): Ancient History, Economics
  • Grant Type: Research / Project Grant
  • Project Duration: Flexible / aligned with research milestones
  • Funding Amount: Funded research grant (salary and research support included)
  • Expected Start Date: 2026
  • Mode of Research: Individual / Interdisciplinary
  • Application Type: Open Call

Research Areas Supported

  • Prosopography of Bronze Age Mesopotamia
  • Cultural Heterogeneity Analysis
  • Primary Source Analysis (Akkadian, Sumerian, Hurrian, Hittite)
  • Historical and Economic Research Methods

Significance: This grant enables the reconstruction of ancient societal diversity and contributes to understanding early civilisations’ development globally.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Requirements:

  • Academic Qualification: Master’s or equivalent in History, Archaeology, Economics, or related fields
  • Career Stage: Early-career to established researchers (R1–R4)
  • Nationality / Residency: Open to all nationalities
  • Affiliation: University or research institution recommended
  • Experience: Knowledge of ancient languages or primary sources

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior research or publication in Ancient History
  • Experience in prosopographic datasets or computational historical analysis
  • Interdisciplinary or international research experience

Not Eligible:

  • Undergraduate students
  • Concurrently funded researchers for the same project

Grant Benefits

  • Funding Support: Research salary, consumables, and project costs
  • Travel Allowance: Conferences, fieldwork, collaboration visits
  • Lab / Research Material Costs: Covered if required for the project
  • Collaborative Research Funding: Support for team-based analysis
  • Publication / Dissemination Support: Open-access fees, reports
  • Host Institution Support: Administrative and infrastructure assistance
  • Professional Development: Workshops, mentoring, and training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in prosopography and cultural diversity
  • Analyse primary sources from Bronze Age Mesopotamia
  • Deliver research outputs: papers, presentations, and reports
  • Disseminate findings to academic and international audiences
  • Ensure compliance with ethical and institutional standards
  • Optional: mentoring or supervising students, collaborative work

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit via offcial website

Required Documents:

  • Completed Application Form
  • CV / Resume
  • Research Proposal / Project Description
  • Budget Plan
  • Letter of Endorsement from Host Institution
  • Ethical Approval Statement (if applicable)
  • Prior Work / Publications
  • Reference Letters

Important Dates

  • Call Opens: 7 Feb 2026
  • Application Deadline: 16 Feb 2026, 23:59 UTC
  • Review Period: TBD
  • Results Notification: TBD
  • Project Start Date: Flexible, 2026

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