The William Foxwell Albright Institute Of Archaeological Research In Jerusalem

The William Foxwell Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem, operating as the American Schools of Oriental Research, is a non-profit organization dedicated to archaeological and humanities research in the Near East. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the institute is registered in SAM.gov and focuses on scholarly work spanning from prehistory through the early modern period, with a particular emphasis on Near Eastern studies. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the institute provides specialized research and cultural preservation services to federal agencies through competitive grant awards.

The institute has secured multiple significant federal grants that support advanced scholarly research and cultural preservation efforts. A notable $450,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities supports long-term research fellowships, enabling up to three fellows annually to receive $5,000 monthly stipends for 4-6 month research residencies from 2023 to 2026. Another substantial $1,597,277 project grant from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs supports cultural heritage preservation in Israel, specifically focusing on improving conservation of archaeological sites, historic sites, and archives. These grants demonstrate the institute's commitment to advancing scholarly understanding of humanities, Western civilization, and its origins in the Near East, with research projects culminating in scholarly publications and workshops that disseminate knowledge to academic communities worldwide.