The Archaeological Institute of America: Field Notes, January 2022

From the Archaeological Institute of America:

Annual Meeting Recordings
Recordings of all sessions are now available to attendees via the Annual Meeting platform. The recordings will be available until February 13, 2022. The videos for each session appear at the top of their individual session page. These recordings are only available to Annual Meeting attendees and should not be shared outside of the platform. Virtual registration is still open for those who wish to view the recorded sessions.

2023 Annual Meeting Submissions
The 2023 Annual Meeting is scheduled for January 5-8 at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. While we hope to meet in-person, we realize the pandemic has fundamentally changed the ability of organizations to hold meetings as they did in the past. We are currently planning a survey regarding the format of future meetings to determine if in-person, virtual, or some combination will work best for attendees. The survey will be emailed to all past meeting participants and AIA members in early February.

The online submission system for the 2023 Annual Meeting will open soon. As in past years, all colloquium sessions must be submitted by the first round of deadlines in March. Workshops and open session submissions may be submitted to meet either the March deadlines (if an early decision is needed to acquire a visa or obtain funding) or the second set of deadlines in August.

In Memoriam: Martha Joukowsky
It is with great sadness that we share the news of former AIA President Martha Sharp Joukowsky’s passing. She will be deeply missed. Read the memorial.

Upcoming Deadlines 
Felicia A. Holton Book Award – February 1 
Samuel H. Kress Grants for Research and Publication in Classical Art and Architecture – March 1 
The AIA Publication Subvention Program – March 1 
Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship – March 1 
Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports – March 15 
James R. Wiseman Book Award – March 15 

Lemmermann Foundation’s Grant Announcement

FONDAZIONE LEMMERMANN
2022 FELLOWSHIP AWARD
for RESEARCH in ROME (Italy)

From the Lemmermann Foundation:

The Lemmermann Foundation awards a limited number of fellowships to master’s students and doctoral candidates in order to support their cost of research in the classical studies and humanities. Fields of study include but are not limited to Archaeology, History, History of Art,
Italian, Latin, Musicology, Philosophy, and Philology. Applicants must provide evidence for their need to study and carry out research in Rome. Topic of research must be related to Rome or the Roman culture from the Pre-Roman period to the present day.

Read more here.

Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must:
1) be enrolled in a recognized higher education program or affiliated with a research institute;
2) have a basic knowledge of the Italian language;
3) be born after Marh 31st, 1986.

DEADLINE:
Next deadline for sending applications is March 31st, 2022.

STIPEND:
The monthly scholarship amount is established in €750.00.

TO APPLY:
The following documents are required:
1) A research proposal that includes a description of the area of study;
2) Two recommendation letters;
3) A curriculum vitae;
4) A photocopy of the applicant’s passport, ID Card, or birth certificate.

Further information and access to the on-line application form is http://www.lemmermann-foundation.org

For any communication email to
[email protected]

Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarships

This funding opportunity offered by the SAA may be helpful for some of you thinking of field schools or excavations this summer:

Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarships
Now accepting applications. The application deadline is January 31, 2022.

HUGS Application 2022

The Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarship (HUGS) endowment fund was established in 2010 to increase recruitment and retention of under represented minorities obtaining degrees in archaeology. Embracing diversity in heritage and narratives is key to understanding the past. However, minority groups have long been under represented and marginalized in American archaeology, creating an imbalance with consequences, not only in research goals and interpretations, but also in communication with diverse publics. Since 2015, the SAA has used the HUGS endowment to help minority students enhance their education and successfully prepare for careers in archaeology and heritage management. The Society along with the Minority Scholarship Committee is committed to the inclusion of under-represented minorities in archaeology. Support for these scholarships comes from individual donations and corporate partnerships. The following competitive scholarships are currently offered:

HUGS for Undergraduate Students supports archaeological training or participation in a research program for undergraduate minority students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care. Any form of archaeological training during the summer may be funded, not just limited to field schools. Amount awarded is up to $3,000 with one to two scholarships available each year. Six $3,000 scholarships will be available for 2022.

HUGS for Graduate Students supports archaeological training or participation in a research program for graduate minority students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care. Any form of archaeological training during the summer may be funded, not just limited to field schools. Amount awarded is up to $3,000 with one to two scholarships available each year. Six $3,000 scholarships will be available for 2022.

-HUGS DirectAMS Radiocarbon Award to support students in their research by providing one free radiocarbon date. One award is available in 2022. Additional information and application details can be found in the left sidebar.

Eligibility*
To apply for a HUGS, the following criteria must be met:

-You must be a member of historically underrepresented minorities in archaeology, including but not restricted to African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and other non European minorities.
-You must be a resident of either the United States or Canada.
-At the time of application, you must be enrolled in a regionally accredited university in the United States or Canada or, if outside the United States, a university with equivalent accreditation.
-If the applicant is a graduate student, s/he must be in their first or second year of graduate studies and may not have an MA/MS degree at the time of application.

*Eligibility requirements differ for the HUGS DirectAMS Radiocarbon Award.

Please note: Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, or Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders are encouraged to apply to the Native American Scholarships program for parallel funding opportunities.