The Kroll Travel Prize, in honor of Professor Ross Brann, is potentially offered to Cornell students traveling to the Israel or the Palestinian Territories to participate in academically recognized archaeological digs and/or other academic programs.
Prize Details
- Up to three $2,500 prizes will be awarded
- Prizes will be determined based on the quality of the proposed project and its connection to Near Eastern Studies.
Eligibility
Open to Cornell full-time graduate and undergraduate students. Students must be enrolled and in good academic standing.
Prize Requirements
Prizes are contingent on Cornell approval of travel. Per Global Cornell Travel Policies: all students must register their international travel plans on the Cornell Travel Registry. If traveling to an elevated-risk destination and required to do so, you must complete the International Travel Advisory and Response Team (ITART) petition. For more information visit Cornell's International Travel page.
Travelers planning on going to Israel or the Palestinian Territories are also required to seek pre-approval from Cornell's insurance company. The insurance pre-approval process is required for all travelers (faculty, staff, and students) and is separate from the ITART petition (which is required for all students and faculty traveling with students).
Upon returning to the United States, awardees must submit: a brief written report; 1-2 images of themselves in the field; and an account of funds spent.
Application
The 2025 deadline for submission is March 21
Applications must include:
- Project proposal (1-2 pages)
- Itemized budget (costs for transportation, food, lodging, etc).
- List of other funding sources, including amount of support
- Letter of recommendations from one of your Cornell professors
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I learned and experienced many things during my stay in Israel and am deeply appreciative of Kroll for providing me this opportunity. - Jay Weimar M.A. Archaeology