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.
Winter 27 Programs – Applications Now Open!
Ireland: Monastic Midlands Winter Survey
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 integral part of the major research project the [...]
Oman: Ras Al Jinz Excavation
Returning Program! Winter 27 details will be updated as they are finalized.——Please note: We anticipate offering this program in Winter 27, but will make a determination closer to the start date based [...]
US-TX: Ethnoarchaeology of Tattoos
New Program! All new programs for winter 2027 are currently under review by IFR's Academic Board. We anticipate offering this program, but changes may be made during the review process. Overview Get [...]
Summer 26 Programs
Check out all our 2026 summer field schools – many will be returning for summer 2027
Australia: Barunga Community Archaeology
Overview Participate in a field school truly off the beaten path as you share daily life with Aboriginal Australians in a remote part of [...]
Bulgaria: Nessebar Underwater Archaeology
Prerequisites This program requires participants to have Open Water Diver Certification (any world-wide recognized training organization) and to complete a Medical Approval [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Croatia: Lobor Bioarchaeology & Excavation
Overview Connect with humans from late antiquity through the early Middle Ages as you make your mark on an excavation that has been operating [...]
Cyprus: Idalion Excavation
Overview Play a part in uncovering the story of Idalion, one of the most influential city-kingdoms of ancient Cyprus and a major player in the [...]
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 [...]