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 2025 Programs
The following programs are currently accepting applications for Winter 2025!
 Summer 25 Programs – Open Now!
Check out our first batch of programs we anticipate offering for the Summer 25. More programs and updates will be added as details are finalized.
Ireland: Monastic Midlands Excavation
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 [...]
Ireland: Sligo Excavation
Program Information This program offers students the option to be on-site in Ireland for 5 weeks or 3 weeks. Both options include [...]
Italy: Bostel di Rotzo Excavation
Program Information This program offers 2 sessions in 2025; course dates refer to the dates on-site in Italy. Both programs will also [...]
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 [...]
North Macedonia: Stobi Conservation (Roman Pottery )
Overview Transport yourself to the ancient city of Stobi and help recreate and conserve the lost artifacts and ornamentation of this once-thriving center from the [...]
North Macedonia: Stobi Excavation
Overview Transport yourself to the ancient city of Stobi and dig in to help unearth the lost buildings, roads, structures, and objects from the [...]
Portugal: Lisbon Bioarchaeology Lab
Returning Program! IFR anticipates this program will return next field season. Details and updates for summer 2025 coming soon. Overview Investigate the fascinating [...]
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 [...]