Science: Archaeology: Field Schools and Fieldwork Opportunities

Vacations with a purpose. Various fieldwork opportunities.

Jennifer Hutchey lists archaeology fieldwork, employment advertisements, field schools, internships, volunteering, and related resources, mainly for North America.

This institute at Southwest Missouri State University conducts archaeological field work on a contractual basis and offers a field school for six weeks during the summer.

Archaeological field schools in historical archaeology and landscape archaeology offered by the Department of Archaeology, University of Bristol (UK) in Britain, the Caribbean and Europe.

Provides hands-on training in excavation and traditional skills. Details of placements available in various European countries.

For over 20 years, the AIA has published AFOB, a resource for students, amateur archaeologists, and others seeking experience in archaeological excavation and survey. Now, AFOB has expanded online as a fully searchable, real-time database.

List of opportunities offered by the University of Bristol.

Creates opportunities for people to participate in real excavations or travel to important sites and museums. Details of past and current expeditions.

US archaeology employment resource with thousands of registered members on the moderated employment announcement mailing list.

Scientific field research worldwide, including archaeology. Details of expeditions, credits.

Listing of archaeological digs and field schools in various countries. Also information on scholarships.

Blog discussion and listings of dig opportunities, study tours, related new discoveries, and personal volunteer experiences.

Over 1,000 past, present and future excavations. Free web-hosting for expeditions and principal investigators.