ACOR is pleased to announce a new fellowship opportunity: The Amman Prize.
The Amman Prize supports four months of research and residence in Jordan. Prize winners are provided with a monthly stipend, room/board and a private workspace at ACOR. Three awards of $25,000 are expected in 2026, including $5,000 for travel and research expenses (including language training, if applicable). There are two categories of the 2026 award: ABD and postgraduate.
Individuals who have been awarded a fellowship from ACOR in the past two years are not eligible for either prize. Undergraduate students are not eligible for either prize. Priority may be given to individuals who can complete the term of the award in calendar 2026.
Application deadline is February 15.
The Amman Prize: ABD doctoral students
Two awards will support Prizes to graduate students pursuing their dissertation research. Research may be in any field of scientific, social scientific, or humanistic research whose principal concern is Jordan, ancient, modern, or contemporary. Selection criteria are the merits, impact, and feasibility of the proposed research. The successful applicants must be a United States citizen enrolled in an institution of higher education located in the United States and will have completed all requirements for the PhD except for the dissertation by the start of the fellowship period. Application requirements include:
- Completed application form
- Project proposal narrative (up to 2,000 words, not including bibliography)
- Transcript(s)
- Any additional supporting documentation (e.g., permit application letters; permission to transport special equipment)
- Two recommendations, one of which must be from primary advisor
This is a residential fellowship and residency at ACOR is required.
The Amman Prize: Postgraduate
One award will support someone who has completed their formal course of study (holding an advanced degree[s] is not required). The recipient may be at any stage of their career. Research may be in any field of scientific, social scientific, or humanistic research whose principal concern is Jordan. Selection criteria are the merits, impact, and likelihood of completing a major work (e.g., book) during the term of the award. The successful applicant may be of any nationality; preference may be given to Jordanians, Americans, Canadians, Syrians, and Australians. A prior record of completing significant scholarly or creative work(s) is expected. Application requirements include:
- Completed application form
- Project proposal narrative (up to 2,000 words, not including bibliography)
- Any additional supporting documentation (e.g., permit application letters; permission to transport special equipment)
No letters of recommendation are required, but the names and contact information of two references must be provided. This is a residential fellowship and residency at ACOR is required.
Applications are requested based on expected opportunities. All awards are contingent on availability of funding and the results of application review. We retain the discretion to award more/less in number and/or adjust the amount(s) advertised.
For more information, please contact:
209 Commerce Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2909
Tel: 703-789-9231, E-mail: acor@acorjordan.org
acorjordan.org
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