It recognizes that understanding of the processes and pathways of human evolution requires input from a wide range of disciplines which examine our species from multiple perspectives and across both time and space. Effective accomplishment of this goal requires large scale initiatives which provide a counterpoint to standard NSF program grants. Support is provided to encourage the comparative and interdisciplinary study of the economic, political and social aspects of modern and contemporary German and European affairs. Citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. and Canada at the dissertation or postdoctoral level are eligible to apply. Awards are for a minimum of nine and a maximum of twelve months.
Preference is given to candidates whose projects require travel to the Mediterranean.
Applicants must be at the predoctoral stage or must have received the Ph.D. within the last five years and must apply for acceptance as an associate or student associate member of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. The sponsor provides support to stimulate research in educational institutions that provide baccalaureate training for a significant number of the nation's research scientists but that have not been major recipients of National Institutes of Health support. The R15 award mechanism will be used. Most awards are made to organizations. Grants are made primarily to institutions.