One Archaeological Science in the BEMME region

OneArchSci aims to attract an innovative researcher to lead, integrate, expand and thereby significantly strengthen the archaeological science group at the Cyprus Institute. It will spearhead a One Archaeological Science approach to integrate the currently fragmented field, and position the research team as the regional leader in the Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East (BEMME), a region that from the Bronze Age through to the Ottoman period has been culturally closely connected, while preserving distinct identities of its peoples. Concrete steps will be taken to cross sectorial boundaries, linking academic research with government agencies, NGOs and SMEs, contributing to multiple impacts on a societal level. Over a five-year period, Professor Patrick Degryse, an outstanding researcher and research manager from KU Leuven, Europes most successful university in terms of Horizon Europe grant income, will work with the existing team in Cyprus to establish a new formally incorporated research facility at the Cyprus Institute. We will recruit a rising star as long-term New Team Leader, supported by a team of younger researchers to enable this step change. The collaboration with KU Leuven will continue beyond the project, offering long-term opportunities for brain circulation, research and educational programme development