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Elmali Excavation Field School

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On January 24, 2025

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Opportunity for students to contribute to research on ancient climate adaptation through our Elmali Excavation Field School, based at Hacimusalar Mound on Turkey’s Elmali Plain. Participants will gain hands-on experience in excavation, GIS, photogrammetry, and more, working at an active archaeological site. Students will earn 8-semester credits through Connecticut College upon successful completion.

Details

  • 4-week immersive archaeology research program
  • Earn 8 semester credits/12 quarter credits
  • Fieldwork, seminars & lab-based research
  • Cultural enrichment activities and field trips included
  • Shared accommodation in excavation house + most
    meals provided

IFR Program Highlights

IFR Elmali Program Sheet

Blackfriary Archaeology Field School

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On January 24, 2025

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The Blackfriary Archaeology Field School is part of the award-winning Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project (BCHAP) in the town of Trim, County Meath, Ireland. Focusing on the buried remains of the 13th century AD/CE Dominican friary and associated graveyard, the field school is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds including archaeology, history, anthropology, and forensics – and for students looking for a unique study abroad experience. As participants in a public archaeology project, students are actively engaged with our outreach activities on site. They are also housed with families in Trim, allowing them to integrate with the local community.

We are offering three courses in summer 2025 (BAFS Summer courses).

  • A two-week introductory course runs anytime from June 3rd – August 1st, 2025.
  • A 4-week course which combines the introductory course with a 2-week advanced course, running from June 3rd – June 27th, 2025.
  • A five-week course, from July 1st – August 1st, 2025, which has a significant bioarchaeology component taught by Dr. Rachel Scott of DePaul University, Chicago focusing especially on analysis of the significant human remains excavated at Black Friary.

Both give training in excavation and post-excavation methods. The four- and five-week courses are fully accredited through DkIT. Six semester credits (12.5 ECT credits) are offered for the four-week course and 7 -8 (15 ECTs credits) for the five-week course.

https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-business-and-humanities/humanities/certificate-in-archaeological-excavation-and-recording.html

https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-business-and-humanities/humanities/certificate-in-archaeological-excavation-and-recording-with-osteology.html

For students with previous field and/or lab experience, we offer internships for a minimum of six weeks in the areas of excavation, post-excavation, and community outreach, https://bafs.ie/internships/

Bioarchaeology Field School in Ohio

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On January 24, 2025

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The Field Experience in Bioarchaology – offered in collaboration with the Department of Anthropology at The Ohio State University – is an outstanding opportunity for students to gain practical experience in bioarchaeological excavation by working on a historic cholera cemetery in central Ohio.

This program was developed to offer high-quality bioarchaeological excavation training in the US and at affordable rates. The field experience welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, as well as CRM and forensic science professionals interested in developing skills in the excavation of human remains. More information can be found at www.irlabnp.org/field-experience-in-bioarchaeology/.

The program is managed by the Institute for Research and Learning in Archaeology and Bioarchaeology (IRLAB), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to promote the advancement and diffusion of archaeological and bioarchaeological knowledge through research and education.

Italy Conservation Summer Field School

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On January 23, 2025

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We are delighted to announce that we are accepting applications for our summer 2025 field school in Italy. Our deadline for applications is March 15, 2025.
Now in its 26th year, with alumni from over 170 colleges and universities worldwide, SGPS is dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage. We offer students the opportunity to study and travel in Italy where they acquire hands-on experience in restoration and conservation.
Session One (June 2 – 27)
Restoration of Traditional Masonry Buildings and Sketching and Analyzing Historic Buildings
(Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*)
Analysis and Restoration of Archaeological Ceramics in Italy
(Program includes lectures and restoration workshop*)
Introduction to the History and Craft of Bookbindings
Introduction to the Preservation and Preventive Conservation of Books
(Program includes lectures and practical workshop*)
Session Two (July 14 – August 9)
Introduction to the Restoration and Conservation of Paper in Artwork and Archival Documents
(Program includes lectures and restoration workshop*)
Traditional Materials, Methods of Painting and Art Restoration Issues
(Program includes lectures and painting workshop)
Restoration Theory, Ethics and Issues
(Program includes lectures and discussion)
*Field Projects:
  • Restoration of Porta Tuderte (also known as the San Giovanni City Gate) (13th century)
  • Analysis of medieval buildings in San Gemini as part of an urban study of the city
  • Restoration and conservation of artifacts from the Parco del Colosseo and Museo delle Storie di Bergamo
  • Restoration of the Historic Archives of the Commune di San Gemini
  • Archaeological research of the Roman Baths in the Ancient City of Carsulae
Short Intersession Program (June 30 – July 9)dates to be confirmed
A ten-day trip visiting Florence, Siena and Rome: places of cultural interest, with emphasis on the urban and historical development of each town, including specialized visits to places of interest to restorers.
SGPS is a program of the International Institute for Restoration and Preservation Studies, based in New York. An academic relationship has been established with West Virginia University that offers our students the opportunity to apply for and receive credits through the WVU Art History Department. We have established cooperation agreements with the Museo della Storie di Bergamo and the Parco del Colosseo to study and conserve artworks and archaeological objects held in their museums, as well as a collaboration with the Historic Archives of the Commune di San Gemini for SGPS participants to study and conserve archival documents.
Our courses are open to students from various disciplines, both undergraduate and graduate. All lessons are taught in English.

Geoarchaeological Courses Offered by the Wiener Lab

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On November 1, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity

 

The Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens is offering two independent programs in training in geoarchaeology. Dr. Panagiotis (Takis) Karkanas, Director of the Wiener Laboratory, and Dr. Paul Goldberg, Senior Visiting Professor, Institut für Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie (INA), University of Tübingen will lead both courses.

Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology Course (May 19 – 23)

The program will primarily focus on deciphering site formation processes and micro-stratigraphy. Students will receive instruction in optical mineralogy, description, and interpretation of micromorphological thin sections based on analysis of soil fabrics and sedimentary microstructures.

Training will include the study of: Soils and pedogenic processes; Natural processes in archaeological sites (e.g. water and debris flows, wind-blown sediment, standing water sediment); Biological sediments (e.g., dung, coprolites, guano); Anthropogenic processes (e.g., burning, stabling, living and constructed floors, dumping and filling, trampling, raking, building materials); Post-depositional alterations (e.g., chemical diagenesis, bioturbation).

A maximum of 9 students will be accepted for the course. Preference is given to advanced students with a background in geoarchaeology, and preferably some exposure to optical mineralogy as well. Training fee is 500 euros for the entire week. Accommodation is not provided, but we will offer recommendations and assistance to course participants in order to arrange accommodation themselves.

The course will take place from May 19-23, 2025. Applications should be submitted via the online application form.

International Field School on Site Formation, Stratigraphy, and Geoarchaeology in the Athenian Agora (May 31 – June 7)

Registered students will be involved in interdisciplinary field research in the Athenian Agora primarily focused on archaeological context, geoarchaeology, and material sciences. Through field observations, laboratory analysis, and lectures, students will receive instruction in the study and analysis of archaeological sediments and deposits, as well as gain experience in the recording of stratigraphy and the understanding of site formation processes.

A maximum of 12 students will be accepted for the course. Preference is given to advanced students and post-docs with a background in archaeology, and preferably some exposure to the natural sciences. Training fee is 450 euros for the entire week. Accommodation is not provided, but we will offer recommendations and assistance to course participants in order to arrange accommodation themselves. The course will take place from May 31 – June 7, 2025. Applications should be submitted via the online application form.

Application Information

Applicants will complete an online application for their desired course(s) by the deadline, January 15, 2025. Applications will include a brief cover letter outlining the candidate’s background and interest in participating in the course, a CV, and names and email addresses of two referees. Referees might be contacted for references after the application deadline, if necessary. Applications for the International Field School will also submit a list of grades (unofficial transcript) as part of the application. Applicants will be notified before the end of February.

Participants who successfully complete a course of instruction will receive a certificate detailing the content of the course.

For more information on the courses and how to apply, please visit the applications webpage or email at application@ascsa.org.

US Study/Travel opportunity

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On October 23, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity

Building Bridges Across the Aegean: Cultural Heritage and Sustainability Seminar in Greece and Türkiye

  • Open to faculty and administrators from higher education institutions
  • Examines cultural heritage and sustainability practices, the impact of climate change on heritage sites, and strategies for integrating sustainability into cultural preservation and tourism
  • Participants will travel to Athens, Delphi, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Ankara, and Ephesus to learn more about the challenges confronting these two countries
  • Additional programs to India and Peru serve K-12 educators

Program information
Application information

Competitive preference priorities apply.  Applicants from any of the following categories can receive extra points on their application:

  • K-12 teachers at Title I schools
  • Faculty members at minority-serving institutions
  • Faculty members at community colleges
  • New applicants

Program information

Study Art Conservation and Historic Preservation in Italy, summer 2025

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On October 23, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity

Amelia International Conservation Studies(AICS) is now accepting applications for our summer 2025 field school in Italy). The deadline for applications is March 1, 2025.

With over two decades of expertise and a global alumni network from over 190 colleges and universities, AICS is dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage.

During this immersive program, students will have the unique opportunity to study and travel in Italy, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in restoration and conservation.

Courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science, ethics, and practical skills necessary for art conservation and historic preservation.

Program Details:

Session One (June 9 – July 4, 2025)
Stone Conservation: Science and Ethics in Historic Preservation
– Restoration of Historic Monuments
– History, Theory, and Ethics of Restoration
(Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*)

Preserving our Past: Paper Conservation for Art and Archives
– Paper Media and Restoration Methods for Artworks
– Manuscripts and Printed Archival Materials Restoration Methods
(Program includes lectures and restoration workshop*)

Experiencing Traditional Painting Materials, Methods and Restoration Issues – in the workshop of a Maestro
– Traditional painting, techniques, materials and methods
– History, Theory, and Ethics of Restoration

(Program includes lectures and painting workshop)

Session Two (July 14 – August 8, 2025)
Analyzing, Documenting and Restoring Archaeological Ceramics
– Analyzing, Documenting Archaeological Ceramics
– Restoring Archaeological Ceramics
(Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*)

Unlocking the Secrets of Historical Bookbinding: Structures, Preservation and Book
Conservation
– History and the making of early bookbinding structures
– Conservation and preservation of books
(Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*)

Architectural Painted Surfaces: Conservation & Restoration of Fresco and Secco Wall  Paintings
– Introduction to Fresco and Secco Wall Paintings
– Conservation and Restoration Techniques for Fresco and Secco Wall Paintings
(Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*)

*Field Projects:
· Historic Archives of the Municipality of Amelia: A unique opportunity for students to study and conserve archival documents, promoting an understanding of historical data preservation.
· Restoration and conservation of artifacts from the Archaeological Museum of Amelia.
· In the courtyard of Amelia’s Town Hall, there is a small open-air Lapidarium that houses a collection of significant architectural artifacts. These relics serve as a testament to the rich history of Roman Amerίa, as well as the medieval and Renaissance periods.
· Participants of the Painted Surfaces Program will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills and to understand the unique opportunity to work on a historically significant site, at the 13th-century cloister of San Francisco church in Amelia. The cloister, built in 1287 A.D., provides an exceptional example of fresco and secco paintings from the medieval period.

AICS is a program of the Art Restoration and Conservation International Field School (ARCIFS), based in Amelia, Italy. We have established cooperation agreements with the Municipality of Amelia to study and conserve artworks and archaeological objects held in their museums, as well as a collaboration with the Historic Archives of the Comune di Amelia for AICS participants to study and conserve archival documents.

Since June 2024, we have also formed a significant cooperation with the Accademia di Belle Arti in Naples, further expanding our reach and opportunities for art conservation and restoration.

Our program is not just for art historians or preservationists. We encourage students from architecture, archaeology, library science, chemistry, museum studies, classics, anthropology, and related fields to apply, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of art conservation and historic preservation.

Our courses are open to students from various disciplines, both undergraduate and graduate, to join us for this incredible learning experience. All lessons are taught in English.

If you know any students, scholars, or others interested in this type of study, please inform them about our program. We would appreciate it if you could list our program on your organization’s website as an available educational resource.

READ OUR TESTIMONIALS

For further information, including application deadlines and requirements, please visit our website at Art Restoration and Conservation International Field School.

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DelDOT currently has postings for an Archaeologist!

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On August 14, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity, Position Announcements

Environmental Specialist III/Archaeologist

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This position will perform and manage Archaeological surveys within areas affected by DelDOT projects, including research, fieldwork, laboratory work, and technical report writing and reviewing. Duties also include consultation efforts and documentation associated with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The applicant should be familiar with Cultural Resources Management practices, 36 CFR 800, budgeting, proposal development, and oversight of consultants.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to DelDOT’s Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

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Better hurry!

Applications close on 9/5/2024!

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For more information click here!

Request for Applications: National Humanities Conference Engagement Facilitator

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On August 14, 2024

In CFP, Fieldwork Opportunity

CFP

Rhode Island Humanities is looking for an Engagement Facilitator for a three-month contract to assist with the National Humanities Conference (NHC) That takes place in Providence, RI, November 13 – 17, 2024. The NHC Engagement Facilitator will coordinate opportunities for community engagement with NHC, execute logistics for tours, and recruit and coordinate volunteers.

To Apply:

Please send resume to scott@rihumanities.org by 5:00pm Friday, August 23, 2024 with the subject “NHC Engagement Facilitator Application.” Also provide a brief paragraph describing your interest and relevant experience in the body of the email.

Experience and Qualifications:

An ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and event planning and/or project management experience. Additionally, the candidate needs to have strong interpersonal skills; ability to skillfully manage multiple projects/timelines; facility with technology used during in-person and virtual events (microphones, Zoom, etc.); and a holistic understanding of issues of equity in community engagement efforts. Experience in public humanities, cultural work, and/or community organizing is helpful. A passion for civic engagement and community-based work is appreciated.

 

Monthly Updates from ARCE.

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On August 12, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity, Funding & Fellowships, In the News

Commemorating 75 Years of ARCE

In honor of its 75th anniversary, the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is diving into its rich history of protecting and preserving Egypt’s treasured monuments, architecture, and artifacts.

ARCE’s mission is to support research on all aspects of Egyptian history and culture; to protect, preserve and promote Egyptian cultural heritage; and to strengthen American-Egyptian cultural collaboration. Since its inception until today, the organization has relied on a collaborative process involving governments, scholars, research supporting members, US chapters, and other stakeholders to attain its heritage preservation and promotion goals.

As we commemorate our achievements over the past 75 years, we look forward to the exciting future that awaits us in our new headquarters, Cairo House.

Get ready for the innovative vision that will shape ARCE’s next chapter.

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Check out their website for updates on Research & Programs and fieldwork opportunities.

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