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 25 Programs – Still Enrolling!
The following programs have extended their application deadlines for this summer – apply now to get a final space!
Caribbean: Providence Island Heritage Archaeology
Overview Embark on a thrilling summer adventure that combines history, culture, and hands-on research on the captivating Colombian islands of Old Providence and Santa [...]
Ecuador: Zuleta Excavation
Overview Set out on an extraordinary journey to the picturesque Andes mountains of northern Ecuador, where a unique blend of history, culture, and ecology [...]
Greece: Lesvos Sustainable Agriculture & Biodiversity
Overview Discover the future of climate-smart agriculture on a stunning Greek island, where centuries-old olive groves serve as a living laboratory for sustainability research. [...]
Italy: Cortona Survey
This program is supported by the City of Cortona, MAEC Museum Cortona, and La Montagna Cortonese. Overview Immerse yourself in the [...]
Italy: Industria Excavation
Overview Step back in time as you explore the fascinating history of Industria, a once-thriving Roman settlement in Piedmont, Northern Italy. Founded in the [...]
Italy: Sardinia Ecology
Overview Conduct hands-on environmental research along the stunning coast of Sardinia, Italy, where you’ll dive into the world of marine ecology and dolphin conservation. [...]
Micronesia: Pohnpei Survey & Excavation
Overview Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and lush landscapes of Pohnpei, Micronesia's "Garden Island," through this hands-on archaeology field school. Formed by an [...]
Peru: Cajamarca Ethnoarchaeology
Overview This fascinating program combines immersive learning, advanced technologies, and collaboration with local communities to offer a transformative experience in the northern Andes of [...]
Romania: Sânpetru Bioarchaeology & Excavation
Overview Explore the myths, history, and culture of the infamous Transylvania region as you participate in this unique field school that spends equal time [...]
South Africa: Kromdraai Human Origins
Overview Dig into the origins of humans at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kromdraai in South Africa! Journey into this fossil-rich site to [...]
US-Alaska: Environmental Storytelling
Overview Journey by ship through the “storied geography” of Alaska’s Inside Passage, studying narratives that record struggle and survival in an ice-carved landscape highly [...]
US-IL: Cahokia Excavation
Overview Step back in time and explore Cahokia, a once-thriving Indigenous city that rose to prominence between A.D. 1050-1350 in present-day Illinois. Situated in the [...]
Summer 25 Programs – ALL
Check out our full list of Summer 25 Programs. Many will return for the Summer 26 season.
