The American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT) offers the Kress/ARIT Predoctoral Fellowship in Archaeology and the History of Art to support doctoral candidates conducting research in Turkey. The fellowship is designed for students specializing in the history of art, history of architecture, or archaeology. Supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, it provides financial assistance to advance dissertation research in these fields.

Applicants must be either U.S. citizens or registered doctoral students in good standing at a U.S. or Canadian institution. They should have completed all Ph.D. requirements except the dissertation. Research must focus on Turkey and align with the fields of archaeology, history of art, or history of architecture.

Fellowship applicants must obtain research permission from Turkish authorities before applying. The official page lists the current award amount and application instructions. Submit the required documents, including proof of eligibility and a research proposal, by the deadline specified on the official page.