Spring 2026 Fieldwork Fellowships Awarded

Spring 2026 Fieldwork Fellowships Awarded

The Etruscan Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 Fieldwork Fellowships. The recommendations of the Fellowship Jury were approved by the Board of Directors at its April 2026 meeting. This year’s awards include several newly named fellowships, recognizing the generosity and commitment of donors who support the Foundation’s mission to advance the study of Etruscan civilization through archaeological fieldwork and research.

The recipients of the Spring 2026 Fieldwork Fellowships are:

  • Isabelle Bruening | Princeton University | John McGurl and Michelle Gluck Fellowship |Poggio Civitate Field School
  • Alexandra Falvella | Florida State University | Angela Caveness Weisskopf Fellowship |Cetamura del Chianti Field School
  • Gabrielle Hanlan | Queen’s University | Ferdinando and Sarah Cinelli Fund Fellowship| Caere Excavation Project
  • Neala Kelley | College of the Holy Cross | Lehman Smith Family Design Foundation Fellowship | Poggio Civitate Field School
  • Jacob Payne |Queen’s University | Peter Cinelli Fellowship |Caere Excavation Project
  • Lydia Scheunemann | Brock University |John McGurl and Michelle Gluck Fellowship | Poggio Civitate Field School

These fellowships provide support for students participating in archaeological fieldwork at important Etruscan sites and reflect the Foundation’s continuing commitment to training the next generation of scholars and heritage professionals.