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 looks like a career path or a research focus—and sometimes, [...]
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 year, this federal study abroad scholarship helps thousands of undergraduates [...]
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 research partners around the world. With Giving Tuesday upon us, [...]
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 the first in their families to pursue higher education. It’s [...]
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 field this summer. Our 2025 cohort of scholars traveled to [...]
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 current students and alumni to share their memories (and creativity) [...]