Deadline: 31 January 2020
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) is inviting proposals from collaborative teams in support of the preservation and conservation of the Republic of Armenia’s archaeological and historical heritage.
ARISC is an American Overseas Research Center, an independent not-for-profit, that supports research in and about Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, both in the South Caucasus and the US. A member of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), ARISC offers fellowships, programming and research support. ARISC is an Affiliate Organization of the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES).
This ARISC program, generously funded by private donors, seeks to foster joint work between American and Armenian scholars and institutions dedicated to the proper curation and preservation of heritage materials such as artifacts, sites, and manuscripts. Successful applications will demonstrate substantive collaborations that not only contribute to heritage conservation but also demonstrate efforts to build capacity and enhance local knowledge of current techniques and approaches to heritage management.
These grants require active participation of both American and Armenian principal investigators in all aspects of the collaborative project.
Examples of potential projects include:
- Restoration of threatened archaeological remains
- Stabilization of historical resources
- Long-term protection for archaeological sites or historical monuments
- Curation and permanent exhibition of heritage materials
- Cataloging and recording of collections
- Digitization of heritage materials for wider public access
- Enhancement of conservation lab facilities
- Advanced training for specialists
These awards can also be used as seed grants to demonstrate the feasibility of a pilot program and/or in concert with funds from parallel sources.
Award Information
- Awards are usually made for a period of 12 months during which the work described in the proposal must be completed. Extensions will be granted only with the explicit approval of ARISC.
- Award checks will be sent to the US collaborator.
- Awardees are responsible for tax payments in association with this award, either in the US or in Armenia. Grants will typically not exceed $4000.
- Grant recipients are eligible to reapply for a second CHM grant two years after completion of their most recent award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals are submitted jointly by a team of two or more scholars and/or specialists.
- At least one must be a citizen of the U.S. and one a citizen of the Republic of Armenia.
- Proposals must show evidence of endorsement from all relevant institutions in Armenia in order to demonstrate the feasibility of the undertaking. These grants are not intended for primary research.
- The participants must demonstrate that the project requires true collaboration between both PIs, as well as active participation by both PI’s in all aspects of the work required to complete the project.
- Late, incomplete, or ineligible applications will not be reviewed.
ARISC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or status as a covered veteran.
For more information, visit https://arisc.org/arisc-collaborative-heritage-management-in-armenia-grant/