Applications are invited from PhD students and early-career researchers (within 8 years of
the award of their PhD) for short-term research fellowships at the Fitch Laboratory of the
British School at Athens (BSA).
The fellowships support research stays of up to 6 months during the academic year
September 2026 – July 2027. Projects should fall within the fields of archaeological
science in which the Laboratory is active and able to host research. These include, but are
not limited to: ceramic studies, analysis of glass and vitreous materials, archaeometallurgy,
zooarchaeology, human osteology, archaeobotany, soil micromorphology, pigment
analysis, ethnoarchaeology, and experimental archaeology—typically within the broader
context of Aegean and Mediterranean archaeology.
The fellowship includes
- A monthly stipend of €600
- BSA membership
- Accommodation at the BSA Hostel in Athens and, where required for research
purposes, in Knossos
The successful applicant will make full use of the Fitch Laboratory’s facilities (including
analytical equipment and reference collections) and the BSA Library, conduct an
independent programme of research, deliver one open seminar as part of the Laboratory’s
academic programme and contribute to the academic life of the Laboratory and the BSA.
No bench fees will be charged; however, fellows are responsible for covering the costs of
any sample preparation or analytical work associated with their project (e.g. preparation of
thin sections or WDXRF analyses). Fellows will be required to submit a report on their
research to the Laboratory’s Subcommittee and Director at the end of their stay. Fellows
are also expected to acknowledge the Fitch Laboratory in any future publications
emanating from the work performed in the context of the fellowship and list the laboratory
as one of their affiliations.
Applicants are asked to submit online the following:
- A cover letter, indicating the preferred duration and proposed dates of the stay, and explicitly addressing the mutual benefits of the fellowship for both the applicant and the Fitch Laboratory
- A Curriculum Vitae
- A research proposal (maximum 2 pages)
- The names and contact details of two referees
Applicants should ensure that their referees are aware that they will be contacted to submit
references online by the application deadline.
The successful applicant will be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits for the
study and transfer of archaeological material to the Fitch Laboratory. Applicants intending
to use in-house analytical facilities are strongly advised to contact the Laboratory Director
in advance to discuss feasibility, costs, and scheduling.
Application deadline: 5 June 2026
Notification of results: by the end of July 2026
Click HERE to apply
For enquiries, please contact:
Dr Evangelia Kiriatzi (Fitch Laboratory Director)
e.kiriatzi@bsa.ac.uk
Further details about the British School at Athens and the Fitch Laboratory are available at:
http://www.bsa.ac.uk/
The BSA actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.