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] 

Contact us for more information at [email protected]