General Information
The Mongolia Field School Program offers an educational travel experience blending academic insights and discussions with travel experiences that allow participants to interact with local people and locations off the usual tourist track.
All Field School courses begin in Ulaanbaatar with an orientation to Mongolian culture, history, language and contemporary issues. Participants will meet with their instructors and classmates from Mongolia and around the world, and begin their learning journey. Class groups will then travel to selected sites across Mongolia where they will pursue field research, gaining an understanding of the topics studied in the context of the landscapes and people in the regions visited. All participants will have the opportunity to see important sites in Mongolia and participate in tourist activities, while also gaining the unique insights offered by their course leaders and the local people and officials encountered during the field studies.
Program tuition for full-term courses covers the costs of the academic program, travel arrangements for course-related travel within Mongolia, accommodations for all nights during the Field School, and most meals. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Ulaanbaatar, and should budget for incidental expenses during their stay in Mongolia. A significant number of scholarships are available, with awards based on merit, diversity, and need. Please see the information on fellowship awards in the application for admission for more details.
Eligibility Guidelines
The program is open to individuals of all nationalities 18 and over who are interested in an immersive academic field course in Mongolia. Past participants have included undergraduate and graduate students, teachers at all levels, professionals gaining field experience and individuals seeking an immersive educational experience. Participants have ranged in age from 18-80 and represent a variety of nationalities and fields of interest.
The ACMS is committed to equitable access and participation without regard to gender, race, national origin, color, disability or age. The ACMS will work to ensure access for any persons with disability, but cannot guarantee that Mongolian facilities will be appropriately equipped for all types of disability. Please inquire about specific conditions or questions with regard to disability access.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online through the application web page (link above) and include all required material to be considered for admission and fellowship awards. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with admission decisions generally available within 30 days of application.
All applicants must complete and attach two required statements, as well as provide a copy of your resume or CV.
First, a statement of interest in the program of up to 750 words which addresses the following questions:
1) Please explain how your background studies and interests helped prepare you for participation in this program.
2) Please explain how participation in this program will help prepare you for future studies, work and/or personal goals.
Second, a statement of experience working and traveling in remote areas of up to 300 words which address the following issues/questions:
1) This program involves significant time traveling and living in rural areas of Mongolia. Much of the travel will be off paved roads, and some locations that you will visit and stay may not have electricity, hot water or other conveniences. Can you please explain your past experience and comfort level with travel in rural and remote areas.
Student applicants: Additional information requested will be revealed when you click the box labeled "Student" on the application form. All student applicants should complete the information on their institution and program, and may submit one optional Letter of Reference from an academic referee, such as a faculty member. Letters of reference can be emailed as an attachment to: tuvshinzaya@mongoliacenter.org. Additional information about the letter of reference is available on the website.
Please review the website for further details on fellowship eligibility and applying for fellowship support.
Details:
Research Offering Type
Independent Research, Internship, Research Assistant
Location
International (Not UK), Asia
Undergraduate School
College, Engineering, LPS, Nursing, Wharton
Source
External
Contact Information
If you have questions about MFS, please contact mfs@mongoliacenter.org.