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
Please note: We anticipate offering this program in Winter 27, but will make a determination closer to the start date based on updated travel guidance at that time. Overview Join [...]
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 [...]
Summer 27 Programs – Coming Soon!
We expect the following programs will return for Summer 2027. Applications open September 15.
New Programs may be added through the fall.
Australia: Barunga Community Archaeology
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Overview Participate in a field school truly off the beaten path [...]
Bulgaria: Nessebar Underwater Archaeology
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Prerequisites This program requires participants to have Open Water [...]
Bulgaria: Pistiros Excavation
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Overview Venture into a vibrant world of ancient trade and cultural [...]
Caribbean: Providence Island Heritage Archaeology
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Overview Embark on a thrilling summer adventure that combines history, culture, [...]
China: Liulihe Excavation
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Overview Step into the past and ignite your sense of adventure as [...]
China: Panlongcheng Excavation
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Overview Step into the captivating world of Xia and Shang Dynasty-era [...]
China: Yangguanzhai Excavation
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Overview Unearth the mysteries of ancient China as you immerse yourself [...]
Croatia: Lobor Bioarchaeology & Excavation
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Overview Connect with humans from late antiquity through the early Middle [...]
Cyprus: Idalion Excavation
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Overview Play a part in uncovering the story of Idalion, one of [...]
Ecuador: Zuleta Excavation
Returning Program! Summer 27 details will be updated as they are finalized. Overview Set out on an extraordinary journey to the picturesque Andes [...]