The Institute for Aegean Prehistory Study Center for East Crete (or INSTAP-SCEC) is a unique facility for archaeological research, especially in the area of Aegean Prehistory. The Center is committed to stimulating and facilitating publication in the broader field of Cretan studies, with a focus on archaeology and ethnology.
The Center provides storage space for artifacts from American and Greek-American excavations in eastern Crete and offers services for the primary study of excavated material to both member projects and individual scholars. On a broader level, the Center also functions as a base of operations for individuals engaged in a wide range of Cretan research topics unrelated to the member projects. The numerous facilities and services at the Center are available to both individuals and projects.

Application Procedures

Individuals or groups wishing to use the Center should contact the Director of the INSTAP Study Center for East Crete to request an application form or download a form. The cost is U.S. $65.00 per person for up to two weeks, or U.S. $125.00 per person per month. Projects pay U.S. $125.00 per person per season, up to a maximum of U.S. $2,000.00 total. Bills and payments are handled by the Coordinator for Research and Administrative Services at the U.S. Academic Office in Philadelphia, PA. Fees entitle members to use all facilities and services.

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Individual Application

Project Application

INSTAP-SCEC Newsletter
    

The INSTAP-SCEC Newsletter, published annually, is a marvelous way to keep up with events and happenings at the Center. This newsletter contains short articles on member projects, work conducted at the Center, and special features. It regularly offers scholars from the Center a forum for presenting their work. To subscribe, send your request, along with your name and mailing address to:

Elizabeth Shank
INSTAP Study Center for East Crete
3550 Market St.
Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6324
USA

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Contact Information

DIRECTOR:

Director
INSTAP Study Center for East Crete
Pacheia Ammos
Ierapetra 72200
Crete, GREECE

tel. +30-28420-93027 or +30-28420-93029
fax: +30-28420-93017
e-mail: instapec@ier.forthnet.gr

Coordinator for Research and Administrative Services:

Coordinator
3550 Market St.
Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA
19104
USA

tel. (215) 470-6970
fax (215) 387-4950
e-mail: elizabethshank@hotmail.com / aegeanprehistory@aol.com

Staff at the INSTAP Study Center for East Crete

The Director of the INSTAP Study Center for East Crete is Thomas M._Brogan, who serves as the contact person for most queries. His Assistant, Eleanor J. Huffman, handles the library collections, databases, and the website, in addition to a host of other activities. Other staff members include: Stephania Chlouveraki (Chief Conservator), Michel Roggenbucke (Senior Conservator), Kathy Hall (Senior Conservator), Chronis Papanikolopoulos (Chief Photographer), Doug Faulmann, (Chief Artist), Eleni Nodarou (Ceramic Petrographer), Giorgos Serepetsis (Maintenance Person), and Maria R. Koinaki (Custodian). Finally, Fred and Louie, the Center's resident felines, are in charge of pest control. The U.S. contact individual for the Center is the Coordinator for Research and Administrative Services, Elizabeth Shank. Tom, Eleanor, Stefi, Michel, Kathy, Chronis, Doug, Eleni and Elizabeth can be reached via e-mail. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.