The FAS Dorothy Moore Student Grant
Florida Anthropological Society (FAS) is making available $1,500 to be awarded annually to archaeology students (B.A., M.A., or Ph.D.) who are currently enrolled in a Florida university.
For over a decade, Dorothy (Dot) Moore has graciously donated funds to students researching Florida archaeology. Sadly, Dot passed away on February 5th of this year, but her legacy, generosity, and support of good archaeological research will live on for years to come through her charitable efforts. The grant money will assist students conducting archaeological research in Florida. Grant funds can be used to cover the costs associated with archaeological fieldwork, special analyses (e.g., radiocarbon dates, faunal or botanical analyses, soils analysis, etc.), and, in some cases, travel expenses associated with presenting a paper based on the student’s research at a professional meeting.
Students interested in applying for the grant should submit a letter not to exceed two pages that describes the project for which the funds are being requested; what research question(s) or problem(s) are being addressed; how the funds will be applied to these problems; what, if any, additional funds will be used to accomplish the research; and how the research will contribute to Florida archaeology. The applicant should include a budget indicating the amount requested and describing how the money will be spent along with a letter of support from faculty.
The 2026 Dorothy Moore Award of $500 went to University of Florida student Victoria Hayes (our May 2025 speaker) for her paper titled, “Shellworks, Solstices, and Seasonal Gatherings at the Center Point North Site.”
Student Prize Competition
Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in degree granting collegiate programs are encouraged to compete for a prize. The student must submit a paper of original research that contributes to our understanding of Florida’s cultural history.
Contestants must be registered for the conference and submit a copy of their paper by Friday, April 15, 2026. The written paper cannot exceed 2,500 words and must be typed and double-spaced. Students are required to make an oral presentation, drawn directly from their written paper at the FAS annual meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Past first place winners of the student paper prize are not eligible.
Judging criteria for student papers and oral presentations include quality of writing, overall presentation, quality of arguments and supporting data, and overall contribution to our understanding of Florida’s cultural past and/or present. Prizes will be awarded during the Saturday evening banquet (the winner receives a banquet ticket). Announcement of the winner(s) will be at the Saturday FAS board meeting, and prizes will be awarded during the Saturday evening banquet. Student paper awards winner(s) will be provided one banquet ticket from an FAS student paper sponsor.
Papers may be submitted electronically. Email questions and student paper submissions to Christian Davenport, FAS President at president@fasweb.org
2026 Recipient
The Student Paper Prize went to Hui Xiao (USF), with her paper presentation titled, “Ceramic Traditions at the Pierce Mounds Complex, Northeastern Florida.”
Student Scholarships & Grants
Warm Mineral Springs Little Salt Spring Archaeological Society (WMSLSSAS) wmslss.org
Student Travel: scholarships for conference travel between $200-$300. Submit abstract and conference registration to the chapter for review. Contact the chapter’s president Kathy Gerace, dtgerace@gmail.com for more details.
Palm Beach County Anthropological Society (PBCAS) with Palm Beach Museum of Natural History
Valerie Ferdinando Award: Regular and Student memberships to FAS. Contact the museum or the chapter rep for more details.
St. Augustine Archaeological Association (SAAA) staugarch.org
Eugene Lyon Education Fund: features a $1000 grant to support research across all disciplines of archaeology, anthropology and history relating to St. Augustine or Northeast Florida. Applications are accepted from students or anyone involved in scholarly research. These funds can be used to cover costs associated with research, fieldwork, travel, or other expenses connected with presentations at professional meetings. Email: staugarch@gmail.com
Time Sifters Archaeology Society (TSAS) timesifters.org
Cornelia Futor Memorial Fund: scholarships for $1,000-2,000 for Florida university or college students to attend field schools. Contact chapter’s president Smitty Smith, hmsbeagle22@gmail.com for more information.
Pensacola Archaeological Society (PAS) pasfl.org
This chapter gives $500 award twice a year to University of West Florida anthropology students both graduate and undergraduate. The award can go towards research, archival and fieldwork, or for specific tools that they might need. Email: pensacolaarchseologicalsociety@gmail.com
Florida Archaeological Council (FAC) flarchcouncil.org
The John W. Griffin Student Award: up to $2000 may be given to an archaeology graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) who is currently enrolled in a Florida university. The award money assists those conducting archaeological research, and may be divided among more than one applicant.
Students and researchers should consider reaching out to their local chapter or the chapter where their research is located to not only connect with local knowledge and resources, but to also see if there may be discretionary funds available to help a student or researcher with their project.