Summer field schools are available to people from all backgrounds interested in archaeology and the culture of Kazakhstan.
Each summer we provide opportunities for training in archaeological field methods and post-excavation data processing to volunteers across the globe. Camping for 3-4 weeks in the scenic Dzhungar Mountains and/or the green steppe of Kazakhstan, students, professionals, and tourists participate in the archaeology of Proto and Historic Silk Road societies to learn about their unique past and how they helped shape the famous civilizations of the East and West.
Participants reside in hotels when the team is in the city. In the field we live in a camp complex, where each member lives in their own tent. Hired cooks will prepare and provide 3 meals a day. Participants are responsible for airfare and for providing their own tent and personal camping gear.
Cost depending on field site location: $1800 - $2200 US (plus visa, airfare to/from Kazakhstan, and hotel accommodation in city).
Want to get involved?
Field dates: Summer 2025, July 19 to August 14
Applications for the summer 2025 session are now closed.
Updates for the 2026 season will be posted on the following weblink: Archaeological Institute of America
Feel free to be in touch with any questions and please follow this page for updates.
