Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards (Arch-SR)

The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research to increase understanding of past behaviors. The value of proposed research must be justified within an anthropological context, and investigators must 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 geographic region, time period, theoretical orientation, or question. While the program encourages innovative research and neither limits nor defines specific categories of research, most proposals request funds for field research or the analysis of archaeological material through multiple approaches. The program encourages PIs to consider the full scope of ethical implications that their proposed research has on individuals, communities, environments, and the scientific enterprise. A wide range of broader impact activities are supported as part of research grants, including research outcomes with inherent benefit to society, efforts to broaden participation in STEM research, and training and outreach activities.