ASCSA Regular Membership

Program Description

Eligibility: Students preparing for an advanced degree in classical and ancient Mediterranean studies, post-classical Greek studies or a related field. Well-qualified students with a B.A. will be considered for admission and fellowships, although preference is given to those who have completed at least one year of graduate study.

Program: The Regular Program from early September to June 1. The program requires participation in the School’s fall trips, covering much of the Greek mainland. During the winter, topography sessions, museum visits, and seminars in Athens are required, with some additional trips. In the spring members normally participate in the School's excavations at Corinth and have time for independent research and optional trips. Regular Members are expected to be in residence at the School throughout the academic year.

Application Deadline: January 15

Highlights

Requires participation in the School’s trips during the autumn, covering most of the Greek mainland. During the winter quarter, topography sessions, museum visits, and seminars in Athens are required, with some additional trips. In the spring quarter members normally participate in the School’s excavations at Corinth and have time for independent research and some optional trips.

What`s Included

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens offers incomparable opportunities and programs for graduate students enrolled in US and Canadian institutions to research, travel, and excavate in Greece. Facilities include two major libraries, a scientific laboratory, extensive archives, two excavation study centers at the Athenian Agora and Corinth, and a residence hall in central Athens providing room and board.

The ASCSA accepts and provides fellowships to two categories of students: Regular Members who participate in the full academic year program.