Application and Funding
Upcoming Field Sessions: May 18 – July 13th 2025
Session 1 (May 18-June 15)
Session 2 (June 15 to July 13)
Training and Volunteer opportunities are subject to COVID-19 travel advisories by the Governments of Canada and The Republic of Georgia.
The next training sessions will be May 18 – July 13 2025. Fill in an application to reserve your spot!
This course is designed as a general practicum and training program in archaeological field methods. As a field course, emphasis will be placed on active participation in ongoing research by the Gadachrili Gora Regional Archaeological Project Expedition (GRAPE) in the Republic of Georgia. Students will receive extensive training in archaeological excavation and survey methods, survey procedures, the preliminary process of processing artifacts, and experimental archaeology – recreating ancient artifacts and lifeways. Weekly field trips explore the archaeology and culture of the region, which will supplement the primary focus on fieldwork experience.
NMC290/ 291H “Field Archaeology in the Republic of Georgia” – University of Toronto Credit
This option is designed for University and College students wishing to receive a credit for their participation in the course. GRAPE offers a university level credit, NMC290/1H: Field Archaeology in The Republic of Georgia, through the University of Toronto to students who complete the archaeology training program. To receive credit students must participate in all field work, laboratory work, workshops, experimental sessions, lectures, and trips. Students must also submit all course assignments. NMC290/1H fulfills the field requirement for the Archaeology Specialist Degree in the Department of Anthropology at the UofT. No prior field experience in necessary. Credits are transferable.
Registration and Course Fee: $816.00 – $897.00 CAD for Canadian students $6,615.28 CAD for International Students
Includes Registration and Tuition fee for University of Toronto 0.5 credit course; Instructors, specialized lectures, one-on-one instruction with professional archaeologists and evaluations.
Field Project Fee: US$2795
Includes breakfast and dinners weekdays with the project, accommodations 7 days a week. Lunches and weekends are your own responsibility. in Marneuli May 18 – July 13 2025, transportation to and from the field, equipment in the lab and field.
Volunteers, are integrated into the GRAPE research team, consisting of professional archaeologists and university students. This option is designed for those interested in participating in excavation and survey with some artifact processing or analysis. Volunteers will be included in field work, preliminary artifact intake, workshops and experimental sessions. Volunteers can join any additional lectures, trips, or activities. Participation must be a minimum of 4 weeks.
Includes breakfasts and dinners with the project 5 days a week, accommodations 7 days a week in Marneuli May 18 – July 13 2025, transportation to and from the field, equipment in the lab and field. Field trips are optional.
