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 26 Programs – Still Open!
Act fast and you can still participate in one of our field schools this summer – applications closing soon!
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. [...]
US-Alaska: Glacier Change Research Mission
Overview Join this exciting expedition to examine and document changes in glacier coverage along Alaska’s Prince William Sound. You’ll start with a one week [...]
Summer 26 Programs – All
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 [...]
