Application and Funding
Upcoming Field Sessions: May 1st – June 15th 2024
Training and Volunteer opportunities are subject to COVID-19 travel advisories by the Governments of Canada and The Republic of Georgia.3
*NEW: Full Archaeology Training COURSE Application (2024)
The next training session will be May – June 2024. Fill in an application to reserve your spot!
Due to Canadian restrictions, we will not be running the Field Training Course during the 2023 season. We are welcoming volunteers for the 2023 season at this time.
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.
NMC261Y “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, NMC261Y: 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. NMC261Y 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: $2,200
Includes Registration and Tuition fee for University of Toronto 1.0 credit course; Instructors, specialized lectures, one-on-one instruction with professional archaeologists and evaluations.
Field Project Fee: $3,500
Includes all meals with the project, accommodations in Marneuli May 1 – June 12 2023, transportation to and from the airport (or Tbilisi city centre), transportation to and from the field, equipment in the lab and field; field trips and overnight accommodations.
Non-Credit Archaeology Training Course
A non-credit version of the “Field Archaeology in the Republic of Georgia” course is available. This option is for those interested in the archaeology training program, that do not wish to receive a credit. Course participants will be included in the NMC261Y activities: field work, laboratory work, workshops, experimental sessions, lectures, and trips. Course participants may submit assignments, if they chose.
Volunteer training $500 a week – minimum 2 weeks
Includes all meals with the project, accommodations in Marneuli May 1 – June 12 2024, transportation to and from the airport (or Tbilisi city centre), 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. They must reserve their spot with the project and pay for their participation excursion or activity.
Field Project Fee: $500 a week
Includes all meals with the project, accommodations in Marneuli May 1 – June 15 2024, transportation to and from the airport (or Tbilisi city centre), transportation to and from the field, equipment in the lab and field.
