Research
Ancient Study Center
The Ancient Studies Center provides funding and enrichment opportunities for students and scholars studying the ancient Mediterranean world, including western and southern Europe, north Africa, and western and southern Asia. It promotes research from a wide variety of academic fields including ancient history, archaeology, art and architecture, epigraphy, numismatics, papyrology, philology, philosophy, and religious studies.
About
The Ancient Studies Center, founded in 2008 by Professor Emeritus William Murray, provides funding and enrichment opportunities for students and scholars studying the ancient Mediterranean world, including western and southern Europe, north Africa, and western and southern Asia. It promotes research from a wide variety of academic fields including ancient history, archaeology, art and architecture, epigraphy, numismatics, papyrology, philology, philosophy, and religious studies.
Members
Funding Opportunities
The ASC funds students and researchers in a range of endeavors
The ASC鈥檚 fellowship and grant application systems are being reviewed and rehauled in the 2025/26 academic year. If you are a USF student planning to carry out research in the Mediterranean or participate in a study abroad program, please contact Dr. Jesse Obert.