Program Overview

Research Excavations Program

The Research Excavations program undertakes a small number of excavations each year, funded by the state through grants from the Royal Irish Academy or other bodies. These excavations vary in type and geographic location.

Program Details

• The program typically takes unpaid volunteers as a matter of principle.
• Sometimes, accommodation and food are provided for volunteers.
• The Royal Irish Academy announces grant recipients around February each year.

Research Excavation Grants

• The grants support various research projects.
• Information on recent projects and current grant recipients is available through the program's research excavation webpage.