The Academy Committee for Archaeology is the representative body of the main institutions involved in archaeology in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The primary mission of the committee is to promote and support study and research in Irish archaeology primarily through its role in adjudicating on applications for Government-funded research excavation grants and for Academy archaeological research grants. In pursuit of its mission, the committee is involved in awarding the following grants and awards:

Archaeology Research Funding 2013

Applications are invited for grants for research in Irish archaeology, excluding excavation, in 2013. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 3rd May 2013. Please note that applications for greater than €2,000 will not be considered.

The deadline for the receipt of applications for 2013 is now closed.

Radiocarbon Dates Offer 2013

The Royal Irish Academy in association with Queen's University, Belfast is offering ten radiocarbon dates in 2013 to be used for the purposes of archaeological research in Ireland. The offer is intended to assist research projects only and is not open to any that are developer funded. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 3rd May 2013.

The deadline for the receipt of applications for 2013 is now closed.

Research Excavation Grants 2013 (Closed)

Read the Notes for Applicants with care as failure to follow guidelines may result in your application being rejected. Please note the closing date for applications is Wednesday, 7 November 2012.

The deadline for the receipt of applications for 2013 is now closed.

Click here to view Archaeology Grants Awarded for 2012

Click to view Excavation Reports and Pictures for 2012