TIME SIFTERS ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY

We are a non-profit membership association of professional and amateur archaeologists, plus interested citizens of Sarasota and Manatee Counties in Southwest Florida.

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Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Research Grant

The Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Grant is made possible thanks to the support of CRM industry leaders ACI, Janus Research, SEARCH, and STANTEC as well as many individual donors. The grant of up to $2000 to eligible students to attend field school. This grant is open to students currently enrolled at a Florida university or college who have begun their junior year of undergraduate studies at the time of application, MA students, and Ph.D. students who are pursuing a major in anthropology with a focus on archaeology.

The 2024 grant cycle is specifically funding participation in field schools that include training in excavation techniques. There will be more than one award made.

Key Dates

  • Request application from ssvekis@gmail.com by: March 1, 2024.
  • Application submittal deadline: March 15, 2024.
  • Award will be announced: March 30, 2024.

Grant Guidelines

  • All questions and applications must be sent to ssvekis@gmail.com. Include “Time Sifters Student Research Grant” in the subject line.
  • Grant request requires submission of an Application, which includes a statement of request, a brief bio, two photos, and a line-item budget. In addition, a letter of support from an academic advisor must be submitted along with the application. We recommend you speak to your professor as soon as possible.
  • Upon conclusion of the funded project, a written report (500 words), at least two photos, and an expense report including receipts must be submitted within 60 days.

2024 PRESENTATIONS

FREE programs start at 6 p.m. EST and are live (unless otherwise stated) at the Selby Public Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota


This year’s conference will be held at the University of West Florida’s Downtown Campus in historic Pensacola. Participants can enjoy a free Friday reception at the fun and informative Museum of Commerce and Saturday night’s Awards Banquet at Apple Annie’s, in the Seville Quarter entertainment complex, which includes historic structures and architectural features from across the Gulf coast. Saturday will feature dozens of paper presentations and poster displays. THIS YEAR'S KEYNOTE SPEAKER is Dr. Judy Bense, President Emerita and Professor of Anthropology at the University of West Florida, who will talk about "THE TWO FLORIDAS".  Sunday morning tours include a WALKING TOUR - Historic St. Michael’s Cemetery and a KAYAK TOUR - Archaeology of Pensacola Bay. 

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