U.S. National Science Foundation · United States

Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards

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U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 30 awards, from a total budget of $6 million. Applications close on 1 Dec 2026. Eligible applicant types include others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Deadline: 1 Dec 2026 (in 16 days)
Grant amount: ≈ $200,000 per award (estimate: total ÷ 30 awards)
Total budget: $6 million
Funding rate: No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated
Total budget: $6 million
Expected awards: 30
Cost sharing: Not required
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Reference: 23-566
Assistance listing: 47.075 Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Last checked: 13 Nov 2026

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About this call

The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research to increase understanding of past behaviors. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified within an anthropological context. 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. The program sets no priorities by either geographic region or time period. It also has no priorities in regard to theoretical orientation or question. While the program, in order to encourage innovative research, neither limits nor defines specific categories of research, most proposals either request funds for field research or the analysis of archaeological material through multiple approaches.

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

*Who May Serve as PI:

PIs and co-PIs must be researchers who have a Ph.D. or equivalent education and experience, sufficient to allow them to carry out independent basic research. PIs of senior research proposals are encouraged to include undergraduate and graduate students in their research projects, but not as PI/co-PI or other senior/key personnel.

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

How to apply

Apply through the funder’s official page (link below); it states the procedure, documents and deadline.

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Contact

U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official sources

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Facts on this page come from the official source and were last checked 13 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.