The AIA directly supports the excavation of archaeological sites throughout the world and the study of ancient material cultures through a variety of grants, scholarships, and fellowships available to both students and archaeologists in the field.
The AIA strives to educate and inform the general public about archaeology and the importance of cultural heritage through general interest and academic publications, lectures, tours, and many other public events.
The AIA advocates for the preservation of cultural heritage worldwide. We take a stand against to looting of ancient sites and the illicit traffic in antiquities.
The AIA is North America's largest and oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to archaeology. The Institute advances awareness, education, fieldwork, preservation, publication, and research of archaeological sites and cultural heritage throughout the world. Your contribution makes a difference.
A gift to the Annual Fund helps the AIA fulfill its mission to promote an informed interest in the cultures and civilizations of the past and advocate for the preservation of the world’s archaeological heritage.
Support a variety of programs that include travel and field scholarships for students, fellowships for junior and senior scholars, excavation grants supporting work in the field, and publication grants.
Support the AIA through a bequest in your will, as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or an insurance policy, or through a charitable annuity or trust.