The Myrto Georgakopoulou Award is an international research award established by the BSA to honour Myrto Georgakopoulou (1976-2022) and ensure that her legacy inspires future work in Aegean archaeology and beyond. The award is supported by the Myrto Georgakopoulou Memorial Fund, established by gifts of her family, friends and colleagues, in her memory.
The award will support PhD students or early-career scholars (up to 8 years upon receiving their PhD) to undertake research on the archaeology of the Aegean and adjacent areas. Successful applicants should have completed at least one year of doctoral research by the time they take up the award. Studies will pertain to any of the fields of archaeological science, with emphasis on archaeometallurgy or ceramic analysis. The award includes a stipend of €5,000 that can be used to cover, or contribute to, living expenses (up to 40%), fieldwork, and/or laboratory analysis costs. The award holder will be based at the Fitch Laboratory, BSA, or other institutions in Greece and beyond. In the latter case, they will be expected to spend at least a week at the Fitch Laboratory and give a presentation on their research (the Myrto Georgakopoulou annual seminar). Any travel or accommodation expenses linked to this will be additionally covered through the Fund. At the end of the academic year, the awardee will be required to submit a report on the work accomplished with full justification of all expenses incurred and covered through the award.
The applicants should have contacted in advance the laboratories or institutions where the research will be undertaken and ask for a letter of intent by the legal representative of the hosting institution. The successful applicant will be responsible for acquiring on time any required permits for study and transfer of archaeological material.
Applicants are expected to submit:
• a CV
• a research proposal (up to 1000 words) which includes a brief statement of the research question(s), an outline of the overall research programme and its methodology, a timetable for completion, an itemized list of expenses to be covered by the award and the benefits for the research of the specific award.
• names and contact details of two referees
• Letter of intent by the hosting institution
You can apply by clicking on this LINK
Applications and references must be submitted by Friday, September 25th, 2026.
Notification of results: by the end of October 2026
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:
www.bsa.ac.uk/
The BSA actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.