The Program for Early Modern Southeast Asia is calling for applications to the Summer 2023 Cambodia Archaeology Field School. Join us for this info session!
Friday, January 13, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Zoom
Registration Required
The Program for Early Modern Southeast Asia (PEMSEA) is calling for applications to the 2023 Field School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, tentatively scheduled from June 22-July 13, 2023. Students participating in the 3-week field school will learn how to conduct archaeological field research; share the results of their studies by writing research papers and creating and participating in public presentations; and through active involvement in public outreach activities. Activities include participation in surface mapping, archaeological excavations, the initial processing of artifacts, ethnographic interviews, and laboratory analyses. Lectures, discussions, one-on-one meetings, and hands-on laboratory training will be held every evening to guide students to complete their research projects.
The field school has been awarded funding by the Henry Luce Foundation’s Luce Southeast Asia Initiative, complemented by funding from the UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology and UCLA International Institute. Eight (8) undergraduate students and four (4) graduate students will be selected through a competitive process. Costs of roundtrip airfare, field accommodation, meals, and ground travel for selected students will be covered by PEMSEA. Students are responsible for personal expenses.
Register here for this information session.
Eligibility
- This program is particularly suited to both undergraduate and graduate students interested in the archaeology of colonialism, climate and environmental change, maritime trade, and community archaeology.
- Students have the option to take credit-bearing courses through their respective institutions (i.e. directed research).
- As a prerequisite of their application, students should complete or plan to complete a SEA-themed course at an institution of higher education.
- We particularly welcome applications from traditionally underrepresented students and Southeast Asian heritage students.
Application
The application consists of:
- a complete online application submitted (Google account required) by January 30, 2023;
- one-page or 500-word statement of purpose describing your academic and career goals and how the PEMSEA Field School will help you to achieve these goals submitted through the online application;
- copies of unofficial transcripts;
- contact information for one professional reference;
- a sample of writing submitted through the online application.
Contact
Madeleine Yakal, PEMSEA Coordinator
myakal@ucla.edu or uclapemsea@gmail.com
Sponsor(s): Center for Southeast Asian Studies, UCLA International Institute, Cotsen Institute of Archaeology