Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #23-566
NSF Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards Funding Opportunity
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
April 16, 2025
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
23-566
NAICS
541720
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards, supporting research to advance understanding of past human behaviors through archaeology. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for anthropologically relevant archaeological research projects - Supports field research and analysis of archaeological materials - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs required - Eligibility and Requirements: - Principal Investigators must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience - Undergraduate and graduate students may participate, but not as PI or co-PI - No restrictions on research region, time period, or theoretical orientation - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $6,000,000 - Approximately 30 awards expected - Funding instrument: Grant - Notable Aspects: - Open to a wide range of archaeological research approaches - Emphasis on inclusion of students in research teams
Description
The Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research to increase understanding of past behaviors. The program does not prioritize geographic region, time period, theoretical orientation, or specific research categories, encouraging innovative research. Proposals typically request funds for field research or analysis of archaeological material through multiple approaches. Principal Investigators must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and are encouraged to include students in their projects, though students cannot serve as PI or co-PI.