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Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society

Grants for Research, Scholarships, and Travel

For Southwestern Archaeology, Anthropology,
American Indian Studies, Ethnohistory, and History

RESEARCH GRANTS:

Professional, avocational, and student members of AAHS who are involved in Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, American Indian studies, ethnohistory, and history are invited to apply for research grants. Proposals for research grants should include the following information: 1) research objectives, 2) theoretical approach and techniques to be used for data collection and analysis, 3)  relevance of techniques to objectives, 4) expected research gain, 5) means of sharing information with the public and professional community (e.g. lectures, displays, papers, etc.), 6) indication that appropriate permits and (if needed) human subjects authorization have been obtained, 7) repository where research documentation and artifacts (if appropriate) will be housed, 8) an itemized budget detailing complete project expenses, with that portion to be covered by AAHS grant indicated. All applicants must follow this eight-step outline. Awards of up to $1000.00 are available in this category. Grant funds can be used for items such as computer time, specialized analyses, photographic supplies, or other supplies needed for a particular study, but cannot be used to purchase capital equipment.

SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS:

AAHS members who are enrolled in an academic program and are majoring in Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, American Indian studies, ethnohistory, or history are invited to apply for student scholarship grants. The committee is interested in the academic goals of the applicant, the planned course of study, and evidence of need. The application should include a statement on how funds would be used. Awards of up to $300.00 are available.

TRAVEL GRANTS:

AAHS members are invited to apply for travel awards of up to $300.00 to help cover costs of travel to professional conferences and workshops relating to Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, American Indian Studies, ethnohistory, or history. Proposals should indicate your reason for attending the meeting (e.g. presenting a paper, invited discussant, etc.) and should outline the expected benefit of attending the conference or workshop. Include a copy of the abstract of the presentation, if applicable.

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APPLICATIONS AND PROPOSALS must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2009, and should be addressed to:

AAHS Scholarship and Research Committee
Arizona State Museum
P.O. Box 210026
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0026

Applications are available by writing to the above address, or by sending an email to Laurie Webster. They may also be downloaded and printed here:
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The proposal should be no longer than 3 pages of text (tables, figures, and references excluded). Text should be 12-point with 1-inch margins.  Proposals will be reviewed by the AAHS Scholarship and Research Committee and will be evaluated on the basis of 1) quality and presentation of the proposal, 2) contribution to the professional and avocational community, and 3) financial need. While applicants can submit proposals under each of the categories, only one award will be granted per applicant per year.  Awards will be made by the AAHS Board of Directors and announced in March during the annual Arizona Archaeology Month.

Grant recipients are required to report the results of their research or travel to the president of AAHS within 90 days of completion. If the research extends beyond the calendar year of the award, the recipient must provide a progress report to the Society’s president at the end of the year, as well as a final report upon completion of the project. In addition, recipients may be asked to give a brief presentation at an AAHS meeting or submit a short report for publication in Glyphs, the society’s newsletter.

Jenny Adams and Laurie Webster, Co-chairs, AAHS Scholarship and Research Committee

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