Support Our Mission
The Center for Advanced Study of the Ancient Mediterranean (CASAM) is an independent, non-profit foundation dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research on the social, economic, and environmental history of the ancient and medieval Mediterranean world. Your support allows CASAM to foster global scholarly collaboration, train the next generation of researchers, and promote innovative interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of history, archaeology, and the natural sciences.
Invest in Knowledge. Support the Study of the Ancient Mediterranean.
As a registered Fondazione di diritto privato senza scopo di lucro under Italian law, CASAM relies on the generosity of individuals, academic institutions, cultural foundations, and public and private donors to sustain its mission and ensure its long-term growth.
Your contribution makes a direct impact on the production of knowledge, the advancement of international scholarship, and the preservation of the Mediterranean’s cultural and historical heritage.
Why Support CASAM?
By supporting CASAM, you contribute to:
Pioneering Research
We fund interdisciplinary projects that bring together historians, archaeologists, palaeoscientists, geneticists, climate historians, and other scholars to advance knowledge at the frontier of Mediterranean studies.
International Conferences and Workshops
CASAM organizes cutting-edge conferences, symposia, and workshops that foster international academic dialogue and generate new research networks.
Training the Next Generation
We provide scholarships, fellowships, and financial support to students, postdocs, and early-career scholars from around the world, helping them pursue research and participate in our programs.
Publications and Open Access
CASAM actively supports scholarly publishing and ensures wide dissemination of research findings to the global academic community.
Preserving Intellectual Independence
As an independent foundation, your donations allow us to remain free from institutional constraints and political pressures, focusing purely on academic excellence.
Ways to Support CASAM
One-Time Donations
Every contribution, regardless of size, supports CASAM’s core mission. Donations may be made by individuals, institutions, or corporations. Tax-deductibility depends on your country of residence.
Sustaining Memberships
Become a Sustaining Donor by committing to an annual gift. Sustaining Members receive regular updates on CASAM activities and invitations to special events.
Named Fellowships and Prizes
Major donors may choose to endow fellowships, sponsor summer schools, or create named prizes to honor individuals or institutions with a lasting legacy in the field of Mediterranean studies.
Institutional Partnerships
Academic institutions, cultural foundations, and corporate sponsors are invited to collaborate with CASAM through partnerships that support specific projects, research programs, or conferences.
How to Donate
For all donations and partnership inquiries, please contact:
CASAM — Center for Advanced Study of the Ancient Mediterranean XXXX
Bank Information:
Bank: IBAN: BIC/SWIFT: Account Name: Fondazione CASAM Reference: Donation + Your Name
We will be happy to provide assistance with wire transfers, tax receipts, and formal donation acknowledgments.
Your Support Builds the Future of Scholarship
The ancient Mediterranean world remains one of the great laboratories of human civilization—a source of insight into long-term social, economic, and environmental transformations that continue to shape our world. Your generosity helps make possible the research, dialogue, and discoveries that allow us to understand this shared past and its relevance for the present.
We invite you to join the CASAM community of supporters.
