§ Federal grant opportunity · 23-573

    Archaeometry

    U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting applications for Archaeometry. The deadline is December 1, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.

    Key facts

    Funder
    U.S. National Science Foundation
    Application deadline
    December 1, 2026
    Award range
    Award amount not published
    Eligibility
    *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 are encouraged to include undergraduate and graduate students in their research projects, but not as PI/co-PI or senior personnel.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Research
    Opportunity number
    23-573

    Program overview

    The Archaeology Program administers an annual Archaeometry competition with a target date of December 1. The goal is to fund projects in two main categories: To develop or refine anthropologically relevant archaeometric techniques. Examples include the development of methods to identify specific types of organic residues on ceramics or development of field applicable analytic techniques. To support laboratories which provide relevant services. This includes support of service laboratories which, for example, may provide dating trace element, isotopic and dendrochronological analyses. It also includes support for data archives, which function to strengthen basic archaeological infrastructure. Projects which apply standard archaeometic techniques with the goal to answer specific archaeological questions should be submitted to the Archaeology SeniorResearch Awards competition . Proposals are evaluated by both ad hoc reviewers and a panel composed of individuals who combine both archaeological and archaeometric expertise.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from U.S. National Science Foundation.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before December 1, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

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