Falling in Love with IFR
As we celebrate 15 years of IFR, we’ve been spotlighting alumni stories that show how impactful field school experiences can be. Sometimes that impact [...]
How to Use the Gilman Scholarship to Fund Archaeology Field School
If you're a Pell Grant recipient dreaming of archaeology fieldwork abroad, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program could help make that dream affordable. Each [...]
Introducing a New Generation of IFR
The past few years have been transformative for IFR, from growing into new regions and disciplines to expanding scholarship funding and strengthening support for our [...]
Celebrating IFR’s First Generation Stories
Every November, institutions across the country come together to celebrate First-Gen Week, an initiative launched to recognize the accomplishments and experiences of those who are [...]
IFR Celebrates Another Inspiring Cohort of Vera Campbell Scholars
Last month, IFR hosted its annual celebration for the Vera R. Campbell Promise Scholars, a group of outstanding students who took their learning into the [...]
Celebrate 15 Years of IFR with Us!
Fifteen years, countless field schools, and unforgettable moments in the field ...it’s time to celebrate! To mark IFR’s upcoming 15th anniversary, we’re inviting both [...]
Weaving Past and Present in Peru
The IFR is celebrating our inaugural season of the Peru: Cajamarca Ethnoarchaeology Field School led by UCLA’s Dr. Solsiré Cusicanqui. Over the course of [...]
Rare Infant Fossils Reveal New Clues About Human Origins
Two-million-year-old baby jaws are reshaping what we thought we knew about early human evolution. A new study published in Nature Communications and co-authored by paleoanthropologist [...]
IFR Field School Directors Honored for Excellence in Preservation Education
The Institute for Field Research is proud to celebrate Dr. Michelle Rathgaber and Sarah Shepard of the Arkansas Archeological Survey (ARAS) for receiving Honorable [...]
Top Tips for a Successful Field School Application
Field schools are a chance to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of hands-on research. Whether you’re digging into Bronze Age [...]