Description

The Maya Research Program is a U.S.-based non-profit organization (501C3) that sponsors archaeological and ethnographic research in Middle America. Each summer since 1992, we have sponsored archaeological fieldwork at the ancient Maya site of Blue Creek in northwestern Belize. In 2012 we again offer opportunities to participate in our field program and learn about the Maya of the past and today.

The Blue Creek project is open to student and non-student participants, regardless of experience. Participants will receive training in both excavation and laboratory techniques and receive a "crash course" on the Maya and archaeological methodology. The Blue Creek field school is certified by the Register of Professional Archaeologists.

We invite students and volunteers to participate in the Maya Research Program's 21st year of our Blue Creek archaeological project in Belize.

2012 Field Season Dates:
Session 1: Monday May 28 - Sunday June 10;
Session 2: Monday June 11 - Sunday June 24 ;
Session 3: Monday July 2 - Sunday July 15;
Session 4: Monday July 16 - Sunday July 29

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

• Anthropology
• Applied Science
• Archaeology

Cost in US$:

1500.00

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

Room, board, food, in county transportation

Salary/Pay

none

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Academic Reinforcement
• Adult Education
• Anthropology
• Archaeology

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10

Scholarships are Available

Academic credit and scholarships are available. Please inquire for more information.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Maya Research Program 's Mission Statement

Our goal is, first and foremost, to conduct research that adds to the body of scholarly knowledge and helps us better understand the past of the complex ancient societies of the Americas. Another key MRP goal is to encourage the participation of students and volunteers - anyone who wants to experience the real world of archaeological or anthropological research and understand how we learn about other cultures may join us. We see this as a critical educational component of MRP's work, and it helps us accomplish our research goals as well.

Year Founded

1992