Awards
R.E. Taylor Poster Award
The Society for Archaeological Sciences invites applications from undergraduate or graduate students for the R.E. Taylor Poster Award at the 45th International Symposium on Archaeometry, 2026.
History of awards
This prestigious award acknowledges innovative student contributions to archaeological research through the use of scientific methods, and has enhanced the careers of prominent young scholars and professionals for more than a decade.
The award is named in honor of Professor Emeritus R. Ervin Taylor of the University of California at Riverside for his outstanding contributions in the development and application of radiocarbon dating in archaeological research and his dedication to the founding of the Society for Archaeological Sciences; his leading role as President (1980) and General Secretary (1981-2002) of the Society; and his committed service as editor of the SAS Bulletin. Professor Taylor’s many valuable contributions were recognised by the SAA in 2004 with the Fryxell Award for Interdisciplinary Research.
Criteria and guidelines for judging student posters
The award consists of $200 US, a one-year SAS membership and subscription to the SAS Bulletin. Entries will be judged on the significance of the archaeological problem, appropriateness of the methods used, soundness of conclusions, quality of the poster display, and oral presentation of the poster by the student, who should be the first author in order to be considered. Prizes will be awarded at the ISA meeting following the end of the last poster session.
Instruction and deadlines for submission
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