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Archaeometry

Funds the development of archaeological measurement techniques, and the service laboratories that run dating and analysis for everyone else.

OpenNational Science FoundationUnited States

Archaeometry is the measurement side of archaeology, and NSF runs an annual competition for it separate from the main archaeology programme.

Two things get funded. The first is developing or refining anthropologically relevant archaeometric techniques — NSF's own examples are methods to identify particular organic residues on ceramics, and analytic techniques that can be used in the field rather …

Developing and refining anthropologically relevant archaeometric techniques, and supporting service laboratories providing dating, trace element, isotopic and dendrochronological analysis, plus data archives that strengthen archaeological infrastructure.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$700K

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 23-573Source: www.grants.gov