The Field School

Applications for the summer 2026 season of the Coriglia Excavation Project are open! The 2026 season will run from May 25 to June 23, 2026.

This international archaeological project is conducted in cooperation with the towns of Orvieto and Castel Viscardo, the village of Monterubiaglio, and the Soprintendenza per I Beni Archeologici dell’Umbria. This project is operated as both a scientific project and a field school where volunteers learn how to excavate an archaeological site. We accept applications from anyone who is interested in participating in the Coriglia field school, no experience necessary!

Field school participants will learn best practices in archaeological method and theory through first-hand experience in the field. Volunteers will have the opportunity to gain experience in diverse aspects of the archaeology by participating not only in excavations, but also in the cleaning, identification, and documentation of recovered artifacts in our on-site lab.

Our staff members are trained archaeologists who supervise the immediate excavations and offer educational opportunities such as visits to relevant nearby sites. Volunteers will be required to attend various lectures, museum tours, and site visits as part of their archaeological training. The project is also happy to provide opportunities for graduate students to develop thesis projects, publish papers, and present findings.

Please note that applications are only considered for those wishing to join the project for three weeks or longer.