American Schools of Oriental Research
Committee on Archaeological Policy (CAP)
Grants from the Harris Endowment for Biblical Archaeology

Application Information and Guidelines

The Harris Endowment provides modest grants to worthy field projects, particularly to newer and smaller projects, to help them get started; and to discrete components of larger projects that can be completed with an award. The Endowment also provides support for off-season research, analysis and publications. Most grants fall into the range of $500-$1,500.

To apply for a Harris Grant, please use the web-based application. All applications must be from ASOR/CAP affiliated projects (see list of currently affiliated projects). The application deadline is March 1, 2007. Please note that 2007 grants are subject to funding being available.

GUIDELINES

1. Applications are restricted to directors of ASOR/CAP affiliated projects or senior staff members of affiliated projects. Applications by staff members other than the director must be accompanied by a letter of endorsement from the project director.

2. No more than two applications from a single project will be considered in any given year.

3. Only under exceptional circumstances will two grants be awarded to the same project in a given year.

4. Awards are usually not made to the same individual or project in successive years.

5. Harris grants are not designed to fund travel for student volunteers. Other ASOR grants are available for this purpose.

6. Awards will be announced no later than April 15th each year.

7. Funds will be made available by the ASOR Boston office one month before the commencement of the project.