The W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem is committed to engaging the next generation of researchers through its fellowships. Fellowship terms vary from one to up to 6 months and come with a stipend that is used in part for room/board at the Albright. Applications are open to students and scholars in Near Eastern studies from prehistory through the twenty-first century, including the fields of archaeology, assyriology, anthropology, biblical studies, art history, epigraphy, historical geography, literature, and religion. We also encourage applications from scholars and graduate students in related disciplines, including museum studies, cultural heritage, and preservation, pursuing projects that focus on contemporary engagement with the pre-modern past. The research period should be continuous, without frequent trips outside the country.

Residence at the Albright is required, and no exceptions can be made. The residential period for 2024–2025 Fellowships is between 1 September 2024 and 31 May 2025.

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship
$70,000 available for up to three awards from 4 to 6 months. Open to post-doctoral scholars who are U.S. citizens (or alien residents for at least three years). Applicants must have completed all requirements, except for the actual conferral of the degree, by the application deadline for the fellowship. 

Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Junior Research Fellowships
$12,000 award for 4 months (three awards available). Open to doctoral students and recent Ph.D. (degree granted within last 5 years) recipients who are American, Israeli, or Palestinian citizens. 

Carol and Eric Meyers Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
$12,000 award for 4 months. Open to doctoral students who are US Citizens. While all topics will be considered, those involving the study of archaeology and society at the household level are encouraged. 

Marcia and Oded Borowski / Barton Research Fellowship
$12,000 award for 4 months. Open to all doctoral students and recent Ph.D. (degree granted within last 5 years) recipients of all nationalities.

Ernest S. Frerichs Annual Professorship
$13,500 award for 4 months. Open to post-doctoral scholars of any nationality. The Annual Professor is expected to be a leader among the community of fellows and mentor to younger fellows while in residence. As such, the recipient is expected to assist the Albright’s Director in planning and implementing the Ernest S. Frerichs Program for Albright Fellows and to organize informal events among the residents. A working knowledge of living and traveling in Israel and Palestine is desirable.

Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship
$20,000 award for 4 months (two awards available). Open to internationally recognized senior scholars of all nationalities who have made significant contributions to their field of study.

Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Annual Professorship
$13,500 award for 4 months. Open to post-doctoral scholars who are US, Israeli, or Palestinian citizens. The Annual Professor is expected to be a leader among the community of fellows, and mentor to younger fellows while in residence. As such, the recipient is expected to assist the Albright’s Director in planning and implementing the US State Department Educational And Cultural Affairs (ECA) Program for Albright Fellows, and to organize informal events to build community among the residents. A working knowledge of living and traveling in Israel and Palestine is desirable.

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS

Lydie T. Shufro Summer Research Fellowship
$3,000 award for 1 month. Open to doctoral, post-doctoral, and senior scholars of all nationalities.