Joseph and Maria Shaw AIA Travel Fellowships

In honour of University of Toronto Professors Joseph and Maria Shaw, we are pleased to offer travel fellowships for students enrolled full-time in Toronto area universities. These grants are offered for expenses related to travel to participate in a field school or excavation and have been awarded to 21 students since 2008.

Applications for the 2022 Summer fieldwork season are now open! See below for guidelines. Applications are due by April 1st, 2022 by 11:59pm EST.

Applications for the 2022 Summer fieldwork season are now open.

The Toronto Society of the Archaeological Institute of America is pleased to announce that it will be offering travel fellowships for students enrolled full-time in Toronto area universities. These grants will be for a sum of $500 or more, depending on the number of eligible applicants, for expenses related to travel to participate in a field school or excavation. The award is open to undergraduate and graduate students, but preference will be given to those traveling to their first field experience. Applications should include: a completed copy of this form (2 pages), CV, a copy of the student’s transcripts (unnofficial), and one letter of reference that includes:

1. a clear indication of how this field experience fits with the student’s training
2. a statement of the student’s merits
3. a disclosure of other forms of financial assistance

The application deadline is Friday, April 1st, 2022.

Applications, CVs, and letters of support should be submitted electronically to:

Attn: Joseph and Maria Shaw Student Summer Travel Fellowships
aiatorontosociety@gmail.com

 

 Recipients of the Joseph and Maria Shaw AIA Travel Fellowships since 2008:

Drew Davis                           2018

Sophia Alkoury                     2018

Justin Raposo                      2017

Heini Davies                         2016

Sarah Jayne Lucas             2016

Max Peers                            2015

Hana Carrozza                    2015

Ira Schwartz                         2014

Pauline Wegrzyn                  2013

Leah Bernardo-Ciddio       2013

Daniel Valls                          2012

Daren Joblankay                 2011

Daniel Valls                           2011

Cristina Ichim                       2011

Aleksa Alaica                        2010

Katerina Joosten                 2009

Rebecca Weston                 2009

Danielle Mcdonald              2008

Camila Figuelredo              2008

Eric Mandawe                      2008

Erin Thompson                     2008