Pioneering research
Interdisciplinary projects bringing together historians, archaeologists, palaeoscientists, geneticists, and climate historians at the frontier of Mediterranean studies.
Support
Invest in knowledge. Support the 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.
An old olive grove in Paxos at sunrise.
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.
Why support CASAM?
Conferences & workshops
Cutting-edge conferences, symposia, and workshops that foster international academic dialogue and generate new research networks.
Training the next generation
Scholarships, fellowships, and financial support for students, postdocs, and early-career scholars from around the world.
Publications & open access
Support for scholarly publishing and the wide dissemination of research findings to the global academic community.
Intellectual independence
As an independent foundation, donations allow CASAM to remain free from institutional constraints, 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 & prizes
Major donors may endow fellowships, sponsor summer schools, or create named prizes — a lasting legacy in the field of Mediterranean studies.
Institutional partnerships
Academic institutions, cultural foundations, and corporate sponsors are invited to collaborate through partnerships supporting specific projects, programmes, or conferences.
How to donate
For all donations and partnership inquiries, please contact the CASAM office. 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.
