The Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt (JARCE) was established in 1962 to foster scholarly research into the art, archaeology, languages, history, and social systems of the Egyptian people. The Journal is an annual publication with articles in English, French, or German and is produced for ARCE by Eisenbrauns, Inc.

The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1948 by a consortium of educational and cultural institutions to support research on Egyptian history and culture, foster broader knowledge about Egypt among the general public, and promote and strengthen American-Egyptian ties. ARCE facilitates research by individuals and institutions in Egypt, produces scholarly publications, holds an annual meeting for its membership, maintains a fellowship program for senior and junior scholars, operates a research library in Cairo, oversees the conservation of Egyptian monuments, and provides training opportunities for Egyptian colleagues.