The Shelby White and Leon Levy Program for Archaeological Publications

The Shelby White and Leon Levy Program for Archaeological Publications provides financial support for research leading up to the publication of previously unpublished archaeological findings. The program addresses a significant challenge in archaeology: the often substantial gap between excavation and the dissemination of results to the broader academic community and public. By funding the preparation and publication of archaeological reports, the program ensures that valuable data and insights, sometimes languishing since the 1800s, are accessible for further study and reference, thereby advancing the scholarship and understanding of human history. Moreover, the program enhances archaeological integrity by providing grantees the means to properly document and preserve findings, which not only creates opportunities for scholars and influences future research but also helps to promote and protect heritage sites. 

The Program supports research on terminated and unpublished archaeological field work from significant sites from Europe and the Mediterranean, North Africa, Anatolia, the Caucasus, the Levant, Mesopotamia, the Iranian Plateau, and Central Asia (with other areas by invitation). Since its inception in 1997, more than 20 million dollars in grants have been awarded to over 350 scholars. Application is open to archaeologists holding a doctorate degree. Grants are awarded for up to three years on a contractual basis, on the condition that the applicant has secured the legal right to access and to prepare the materials for publication. The Program will begin to accept applications for 2027 in Autumn of 2026, with a deadline in January of 2027. Please review our application requirements on the website but check for any updated information in late 2026.

The White Levy Program is funded by the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation.