The American School of Classical Studies invites applications for Elizabeth A. Whitehead Distinguished Scholars. Applicants should be established scholars working in any area related to the mission of the School who possess a significant record of publication and teaching and are affiliated with a Cooperating Institution. Preference will be given to those who have not received recent support from the School. Previous holders of the Whitehead may apply if the previous term was at least five years prior. The Whitehead Scholar is considered a fulltime position, and holders may not accept other forms of employment during the tenure of the award.

The Whitehead Distinguished Scholar shall pursue research on a project that utilizes the facilities of the School and enriches its academic program. Whitehead Scholars participate in the academic life of the School in a variety of ways, especially by working closely with Regular and Student Associate members of the School during the winter term (late November to late March) on the subject of their expertise, and by joining School trips and excursions throughout Greece.