The ASOR Committee on Archaeological Research and Policy

CAP supports excavations and related research in the Middle East and wider Mediterranean regions by encouraging high standards for excavations and fostering deliberate and ethical practices for research. Scholars and academic institutions may apply for ASOR affiliation of their projects through CAP. Their efforts receive advice, encouragement, and constructive criticism through a peer review process. CAP currently manages funds for the Dana, Gold, Harris, and Seger grants. These provide modest awards to worthy field projects, particularly to newer and smaller projects to help them get started, as well as other ASOR-affiliated projects to give support for research and analysis leading to the publication of materials.