In this research-oriented field work campaign, you explore the possibilities of aerial archaeology, especially drone imagery, in combination with geophysical prospection to study ancient mountain society, together with a small, international team in the Apennines.
Target group and admission
The field work practicum is open to Bachelor, Master, Research Master and PhD students in Archaeology, Ancient History, Classics, Geoarchaeology and related fields enrolled in one of the KNIR partner universities in the Netherlands (RU, RUG, UL, UU, UvA, VU). Students from Italian or other (international) universities are emphatically welcome to apply too, with the only difference that no international travel costs can be reimbursed. Each student should arrange with his/her home coordinator whether the practicum can be a part of the existing curriculum, for instance as an internship. The KNIR can provide a certificate stating your participation.
Language
Because of the international character of the project, the standard project language is English.
Activities and time period
The field work project is organized by the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome (KNIR). It consists of intensive field and lab work in the Apennine mountains. Although the focus of the project is on research, not on teaching, the high staff-student ratio provides ample room for learning in practice. Autonomy, creativity and initiative are key in this practicum. Besides collecting new data mainly with drones and georesistivity survey, we will analyse satellite imagery, historical aerial photos and other remote sensing data. Archaeological material culture will also be studied at the base camps. In principle, students can apply to join for a 2-3 week period.
Expenses and accommodation in Molise
Throughout most of this campaign, the team will stay at our study centre in Jelsi, Molise (CeDISA). Tuition and lodging is free for all participants. After successful completion of the campaign, international travel expenses will be reimbursed up to €100,- for students enrolled in the KNIR partner universities. If you travel by train from the Netherlands to Molise, you are eligible for a reimbursement of your travel expenses up to €125,-. Local travel and meals during working days are included. Participants sleep in shared rooms (up to 3 people) at our (somewhat spartan) accommodation at the CeDISA; please bring a sleeping bag, clothes for both hot and cold weather, a hat and sturdy mountain boots.
Application and admission
Students can apply via the link below; include in your application:
• a brief letter of motivation (max. 1 A4), explaining also previous field work experience. Experience with flying drones is of course very useful, but not obligatory, and there are many other tasks during the campaign.
• a cv
• a recent official list of grades
Apply before
6 April (participation from 23 April)
4 May (participation from 18 May)
Please specify your preferred start date (23 April or 18 May) in your motivation letter.
More info
E-mail: secretary@knir.it, b.beekhuis@knir.it
Phone: (+39)063269621
© photos: TAAP
