*Check out this opportunity to receive a $25,000 grant to help with your
latest excavation!  *If you need a copy of the application emailed to you
just let me know!

Sincerely,

Samantha Craig

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The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is delighted to announce
that, for the first time in 60 years, the Institute will be able to offer
funding to archaeologists for excavation projects, thanks to the generous
support of former AIA Board Member Lloyd E. Cotsen. Please check the
following link for more information: http://archaeological.org/grants/10032.


*Deadline:* December 1, 2012

*Amount*: The Cotsen Excavation Grant Program provides two grants per year
of up to $25,000 each. One grant will be awarded to a first time project
director launching a new project while the second grant will be open to all
professionals working in the field.

*Requirements*: Applicants must be AIA members in good standing and must
have a Ph.D. in archaeology or a related field. Applicants normally should
be the primary permit holder for the excavation. Permit must be obtained
before funds are dispersed.

*Restrictions*: As a policy, the Archaeological Institute of America does
not provide for grant funds to be allocated to overhead costs.  Funds may
not be used for survey expenses and equipment, publication, or for salaries
for principal investigators.

*Reporting*: Grant winners are expected to provide a 200-500 word update
for the AIA website either from the field or immediately upon completing
the funded field season. A final report with a reconciled budget is due
within 6 months of the completion of the field season. Grant winners agree
to present a poster at the AIA Annual Meeting following receipt of the
grant.

*Application*: Download application
questions<http://archaeological.org/sites/default/files/files/2012%20Application%281%29.pdf>.


*Contact:*
Ben Thomas
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