Summer 2023 Mongolia Field School

Interested in educational travel to Mongolia this summer? Join our informational webinar about the ACMS Mongolia Field School 2023, with the International and Mongolian instructors who will be teaching the courses in summer 2023. We will hold the webinar January 18, 2023 at 8pm EST, 5pm PST, which is January 19, 2023 9am ULAT. Click here to register for the webinar.

In the live webinar we will go over the details for each of the three Field School courses to give more information on the content and itinerary, travel details, the application process and the fellowships available. We will be ready to answer any questions you may have on the courses or program. If you are unable to attend the webinar it will be recorded and made available for viewing. Even if you are unable to attend, please register and we will send you a link to the recording as soon as it comes available.

Through the Mongolia Field School you will have the opportunity to visit areas of the country off the beaten path, experience local life and culture and conduct academic field work and educational explorations. You will join a small group that includes both international and Mongolian participants offering a chance to make new friends and connections. Everyone is welcome to apply – whether you are a student, a teacher or a lifelong learner, our program offers a unique experience where you will gain new insights and take away memories that will last a lifetime. A significant number of fellowships are available for participants thanks to the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation and other donors, with awards based on merit, diversity, and need. All applicants who apply by the March 1, 2023 deadline are given priority consideration for fellowship awards. You can apply for one course, or stay on in Mongolia and participate in up to two MFS 2023 courses (Course 1 and either Course 2 or 3).

  • Course 1: Discovering The Sonic World of The Mongolian Countryside: June 2-June 15
  • Course 2: Climate Change and Public Health: What does climate change mean for the people of Mongolia?: June 19-July 4
  • Course 3: Mongolian Buddhism, Nature, and Conservation: June 19-July 4

Full details of the program are on the ACMS website.

The priority deadline for application is March 1, 2023, and the final deadline is April 30, 2023.

About Julian Dierkes

Julian Dierkes is a sociologist by training (PhD Princeton Univ) and a Mongolist by choice and passion since around 2005. He teaches in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He toots @jdierkes@sciences.social and tweets @jdierkes
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