Internships
We are offering 3 different types of internship opportunities for 2023. This is aimed at students who have previous experience (minimum 4 weeks field and / or lab experience ). Minimum duration of internship courses is 6 weeks.
| Course | Description | Duration | Dates | Pre-requisites |
| BF Intern 1*
Excavation |
Excavation Internship. Participant will be assigned to one of the senior site personnel and will work under their direction to assist them in the field. | Minimum of 6 Weeks. | Choose dates from May 9th – August 25th 2023 | 4 Weeks Field/Lab Experience |
| BF Intern 2*
Post-excavation |
Post-excavation Internship. Participant will be assigned to work with the post-excavation director and will work under their direction to assist in the site lab. | Minimum of 6 Weeks. | Choose dates from May 9th – August 25th 2023 | 4 Weeks Field/Lab Experience |
| BF Intern 2*
Post-Ex & Bioarchaeology |
Bioarchaeology Specific. Intern will work directly with the bioarchaeology director on post-excavation processing of human remains. | Minimum of 6 weeks or 2 weeks if taking in addition to the general post-excavation internship. | Choose dates from July 4th – August 11th 2023 | 4 Weeks Field/Lab Experience |
| BF Intern 3*
Public Archaeology |
Community Intern. The participant will assist the project staff with the community outreach program. | Minimum of 6 Weeks. | Choose dates from May 9th – August 25th 2023 | Familiarity with Heritage/Archaeology project, social media skills, communication skills and interests. |
*Anyone who wishes to combine all three aspects of the work in one internship may do so on application and subject to a minimum length of stay.
“Best experience of my life! Enjoyed every moment at the Blackfriary! Amazing and phenomenal staff!!” Leah Vanderbush Intern 2017
“I owe a large part of my career and many of my friends to my visits to the Blackfriary!” Kirsten Morrison Student/Intern 2010-2015
Internship Course Fees
These fees include tuition, accommodation and field trips. International transfers and travel are not included.
| ID | Programme | Course Dates | Cost |
| BF Intern 1* | Excavation internship / work placement, minimum 6 weeks duration. | May 9th – August 25th 2023 | €3360 for 6 weeks; €375 per week for each additional week |
| BF Intern 2* | Post-excavation internship / work placement, minimum 6 weeks duration. | May 9th – August 25th 2023 | €3360 for 6 weeks; €375 per week for each additional week |
| BF Intern 3* | Community Internship / work placement, minimum 6 weeks duration. | May 9th – August 25th 2023 | €3360 for 6 weeks; €375 per week for each additional week |
How to Apply
Download an application form here: BAFS Intern Application Form and send your completed form along with two letters of recommendation to [email protected]
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