The Archaeology Program also provides:

1. Research Experiences for Undergraduates Supplements: Supplements of up to $4,000 per student allow undergraduates to participate in active research awards. Two deadlines annually: December 1 and April 1. (Archaeology Program REU Statement NSF REU Announcement)
2. Standard supplements: In infrequent and unusual circumstances the Program may provide supplements to ongoing awards. Please contact the Program Director if you may wish to pursue this option. Requests are accepted at any time. See Answers to Frequent Award Administration Questions
3. Career Awards: Significant long term support to young investigators for combined innovative teaching and research. Annual deadline announced yearly.
4. Research in Undergraduate Institutions Awards: (RUI) Applicants from undergraduate institutions submit standard applications which include a statement on an award’s potential impact on the institution and the learning environment. While such applications compete directly with regular senior proposals for Archaeology Program funds, a RUI designation calls reviewer attention to the status and often special situation of the institution and investigator.

Proposal Preparation Advice:

1. Do not hesitate to telephone or email either the Program Director or Senior Program Assistant. Substantive questions are best addressed to the Program Director; contact the Senior Program Assistant for Fastlane help. Fastlane assistance can also be obtained from: Philip Johnson (703-292-7469 bcsfl@nsf.gov).
2. The Archaeology Program Awards Search and Archaeometry Program Awards Search provide new applicants with insight into the types and sizes of awards the Archaeology Program makes. They contain grantees names, project title, dollar amount and award abstract. The lists are illustrative and not inclusive; you should contact the Program Director if you are uncertain about the suitability of your research.
3. All proposals must conform to the regulations in the Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) and applicants should read this carefully in conjunction with individual program announcements.
4. Competition specific rules are described in individual program announcements; those for Archaeology competitions are listed above. Such announcements also explain the goals of a competition, review procedures and provide other relevant information.
5. All proposals must be electronically submitted through the NSF Fastlane system. Applicants should click on the "Fastlane" button on the introductory NSF web page to be guided through this process. They should also contact their institution’s sponsored research office for a PIN and additional assistance.
6. Answers to Frequent Proposal Preparation Questions

1. When NSF awards a grant, copies of reviews and a Program Officer congratulatory letter are sent directly to the Principal Investigator (PI). Dissertation students should request review copies from their PI/advisor. A different official award letter is also sent electronically to the institution’s sponsored research office. All these documents contain information important to the PI. In particular, note whether the award is "standard" (all funds are awarded at one time) or "continuing" (funds are provided in yearly increments). Continuing awards require progress reports which must be submitted at least two months before the anniversary date. Also note when the award expires.
2. For detailed information on award administration consult the following NSF documents: General Grant Conditions (GC-1), Grant Policy Manual (GPM), Grant Proposal Guide (GPG)
3. Administrative responsibility for an award is divided among the PI, the awardee institution and NSF. Most problems and questions which arise during research can be handled at the institutional level and PIs are encouraged to maintain ongoing interaction with their sponsored research offices. They should also feel free to contact the Program Officer when necessary. The role of the Program is described more fully in "Answers to Frequent Award Administration Questions" below.
4. Please note that annual and final reports and other official requests must be submitted through Fastlane.
5. Answers to Frequent Award Administration Questions

Archaeologists and other scientists who conduct archaeologically relevant research may receive support through a number of NSF Programs and competitions. The most relevant are listed below. Potential applicants are encouraged to search the NSF web directly since the introduction of new competitions may exceed in frequency Archaeology web site updates.

Programs:

Physical Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Geography and Regional Sciences
Geology and Paleontology
Hydrologic Sciences
Arctic Social Sciences (Provides support for Arctic archaeological research)
Division of International Programs (Through a variety of regional programs the Division provides funding for conferences and for travel permitting graduate students and senior researchers to establish international collaborations and initiate research.)