Welcome to the Canadian Institute in Greece (CIG) page! The Canadian Institute is a privately-funded, not-for-profit organization, incorporated in Canada, which seeks to promote Canadian research and education in fields relating to Greece’s heritage. The Institute advances knowledge of Greece in all periods by sponsoring and promoting archaeological fieldwork, providing resources for scholarly research, and disseminating results. CIG is also charged by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism with primary responsibility for all Canadian archaeological fieldwork projects, and seeks to support the investigation, preservation, and presentation of Greece’s cultural heritage. The Institute promotes research in all aspects of ancient, Byzantine and modern Greek studies, including classics, history, art history, anthropology and the fine arts. This is achieved through an academic programme of seminars, lectures, and conferences, the provision of services for its members, including applications for study and fieldwork permits. CIG provides advice on the development of research programmes; access to accommodation and library facilities in Athens. Programs entail the provision of fellowships for graduate and post-doctoral research in Greece, and internships for undergraduate and graduate students to experience academic life in Athens through the services of CIG. The Institute also sponsors Canadian cultural activities in Greece. Check out the CIG's website for more information on previous research and fieldwork, future opportunities, and the organisation's mission!