Once every year NINO grants two Fieldwork Subsidies of max. € 10,000 each, to fieldwork projects in Near Eastern Archaeology, Assyriology (incl. Hittitology), and/or Egyptology (incl. Coptology). Our aim is to provide substantial financial support to starting projects with the potential of renewal.
Proposed projects should be innovative and directed or co-directed by researchers affiliated to Dutch scholarly institutions. Pilots for larger projects (to be funded by other parties) are also eligible.
The application should clearly indicate why funding from NINO is sought as opposed to other subsidy-givers and incorporate a vision on NINO’s contribution to and participation in the prospective project.
The applicant should also make clear how their research project makes a contribution to Egyptology (including Coptology), Assyriology (including Hittitology), and/or Near Eastern archaeology.
Successful applicants will present the results of their project in due course as a public NINO lecture, a workshop organized at NINO or another suitable form.
NINO Fieldwork Subsidy |
| Call opens | 1 January 2027 |
| Deadline for application | 15 May 2027 |
| Award | June 2027 |
| Grant to be used during | July 2027–December 2029 |
Conditions and regulations
NINO Fieldwork Subsidy rules and conditions (pdf)
In general, priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a grant or subsidy from NINO.
