The Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens is an active research department dedicated to archaeological science in Greece. The Lab provides funding for scholars pursuing interdisciplinary research on archaeological questions pertaining to the ancient Greek world and adjacent areas. Applicants are welcome from any college or university worldwide.
The application deadline for all fellowships is January 15, 2025.
M.H. Wiener Annual Fellowship for Archaeological Science
The M.H. Wiener Annual Fellowship for Archaeological Science supports short-term, focused research at the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens as part of a program of research that addresses substantive problems pertaining to the ancient Greek world, or adjacent areas, through the application of interdisciplinary methods in the archaeological sciences. Wiener Laboratory facilities are especially well-equipped to support the study of human skeletal biology, archaeobiological remains (faunal and botanical), environmental studies, geoarchaeology (particularly studies in human-landscape interactions and the study of site formation processes), and ancient materials studies.
Individuals actively enrolled in a graduate program and individuals with a Masters or Doctorate in a relevant discipline from any college or university worldwide are eligible to apply. Independent scholars are also welcome.
The fellowship supports up to nine months with the next term beginning early September 2025. The applicant is expected to be present at the Wiener Laboratory during the tenure of the appointment.
Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship for 2025–2027
The Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science offers a pre-doctoral fellowship awarded for two years. It is limited to individuals actively enrolled in a graduate program who have passed all qualifying exams. Applicants are welcome from any college or university worldwide.
The purpose of this fellowship is to conduct research at the Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens that addresses substantive problems pertaining to the ancient Greek world and adjacent areas through the application of interdisciplinary methods in the archaeological sciences. Laboratory facilities are especially well equipped to support the study of human skeletal biology, archaeobiological remains (faunal and botanical), environmental studies, geoarchaeology (particularly studies in human-landscape interactions and the study of site formation processes), and ancient materials studies.
This is a full-time research appointment; any concurrent employment during the academic year requires the permission of the Director of the School. The Fellow is expected to be present at the Wiener Laboratory during the tenure of the appointment during each academic year (Sept.-June).