IFR’s field schools offer hands-on, experiential learning in a variety of disciplines and locations around the world. Our academically rigorous and culturally immersive programs award up to 8 semester credits to help you fulfill degree requirements and further your career in the field sciences or beyond.

Summer 24 Programs

Check out the array of programs we offered in Summer 24. Many of these will return for the Summer 25 season.

Belize: Actuncan Excavation

Overview Discover the fascinating world of the Maya as you delve into the Actuncan site, a once-thriving pre-Columbian city located along the serene Mopan [...]

Bulgaria: Nessebar Underwater Archaeology

Prerequisites This program requires participants to have Open Water Diver Certification (any world-wide recognized training organization) and DAN diving insurance (http://www.daneurope.org/insurance) and [...]

Bulgaria: Pistiros Excavation

Overview Venture into a vibrant world of ancient trade and cultural exchange at Pistiros, once a pivotal Ancient Greek hub of commerce located near [...]

China: Liulihe Excavation

Overview Step into the past and ignite your sense of adventure as you unravel the mysteries of ancient China at the Liulihe archaeological site in [...]

China: Panlongcheng Excavation

Overview Step into the captivating world of Xia and Shang Dynasty-era China as you join the Panlongcheng Archaeological Field School. Situated in the verdant [...]

China - Yangguanzhai

China: Yangguanzhai Excavation

Overview Unearth the mysteries of ancient China as you immerse yourself in the ongoing excavation and research efforts at Yangguanzhai, one of China’s largest [...]

Ireland: Monastic Midlands Excavation

Overview Join this ongoing research project and be part of archaeology in action to conserve Irish national heritage! This teaching-based field school is an [...]

Italy: Cortona Survey

This program is supported by the City of Cortona, MAEC Museum Cortona, and La Montagna Cortonese. Overview This initiative is part of [...]