FALL 2025 AND 2026 APPLICATIONS, DEADLINES, AND TUITION
8 WEEK ADVANCED METHODS PROGRAM: 2 WEEKS REMOTE COLLABORATION + 6 WEEKS ON ISLA MUJERES
The application + tuition deadline for the 8 Week Advanced Methods Session (June 22 - August 14) is April 1, 2026
The full tuition Cost is $5750 USD with 8 student maximum cohort size. Includes private room - shared double room availability and rates TBA
Tuition Paid in Full is Due April 22 2026 -- Early Bird Discount (-$500) if paid in full by December 1 2025
Standard $5750 tuition includes a private room, lodging, online course work, class materials, and ethnographic methods training,
FALL 2025 AND SPRING 2026 GLOBAL ETHNOGRAPHY PROGRAMS: 12 WEEKS FULLY REMOTE
The application + tuition deadline for the Fall Global Ethnography Program (August 25, 2025 - December 7, 2025) is September 7 2025
.The application + tuition deadline for the Spring Global Ethnography Program (January 6 2026 - April 17 2026) is January 11 2026
Standard $2500 tuition includes all reading materials. Letter of recommendation, photos, insurance, etc. are not necessary for fully remote courses.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - HYBRID PROGRAM: 5 WEEKS REMOTE COLLABORATION + 3 WEEKS ON ISLA MUJERES
The application + tuition deadline for the 8 Week Practicum Ethnographic Methods Program is
The full tuition cost is $4750 - $5250 USD with 4 student maximum cohort size. Includes private room -- shared double room availability and rates TBA
Tuition Paid in Full is Due -- Early Bird Discount (-$250) if Paid in Full by
EARLY PAYMENT TUITION DISCOUNTS
If you apply and are accepted to join the Isla Mujeres Ethnographic Field School:
8 Week Session Advanced Methods students -- Pay your tuition in full by December 1 2025 and receive a $500 Discount
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Global Ethnography Program and Fieldcraft Online Session Application Requirements
Letter of intent
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Full Name
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Address
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University - Professional Affiliation and Year
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Age
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Hometown
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E-mail
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Phone Number
In your letter, please describe your experience thus far as a student of Anthropology or other discipline. This should be one or two paragraphs. Tell us a bit about your interests in anthropology, social science research, the study of culture and environment -- or other interests you may have that you would like to pursue while at the Isla Mujeres Ethnographic Field School. Also include three reasons why you want to attend the field school; a paragraph per reason will suffice.
Unofficial transcript
Resume / CV
Advanced Methods and Hybrid Research Associate Application Requirements
Applications are first-come, first-serve. We will only accept 8 students per session. If one or both of the sessions is filled, we will note that here when appropriate.
We advise that you apply as soon as you have decided that you want to attend to ensure your cohort space.
Please send us a personal Letter of Intent that includes the following:
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Full Name
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Address
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University - Professional Affiliation and Year
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Age
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Hometown
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E-mail
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Phone Number
In your letter, please describe your experience thus far as a student of Anthropology or other discipline. This should be one or two paragraphs. Tell us a bit about your interests in anthropology, social science research, the study of culture and environment -- or other interests you may have that you would like to pursue while at the Isla Mujeres Ethnographic Field School. Also include three reasons why you want to attend the field school; a paragraph per reason will suffice.
Unofficial Transcript
Resume / CV
All application materials should be sent as one e-mail (the personal letter as the body of the e-mail -- and as an attachment transcripts, photo, resume and letter(s) of recommendation.
The subject line of your application should read 'Field School Application'. Send your application to: admissions@anthrofieldschool.com
Once you send your application you will be notified via e-mail within one week indicating if you have been accepted or not. Once you have been accepted, you will be given instructions regarding tuition payment.
Your $500 deposit is due within one week of acceptance.
TRANSCRIPTS AND RECOMMENDATION
Please attach a scanned copy of your University or College transcripts - and at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the department of anthropology (if you are not an anthropology student, then a letter from a faculty member in your department will suffice).
Also attach one recent picture of yourself.
If you do not have a GPA of at least 2.5 then we will require two letters of recommendation from two of your current faculty instructors.
INSURANCE
All Field School participants must provide their own health insurance.
Documentation of coverage is required before attending the Isla Mujeres Ethnographic Field School.
This student travel protection resource might prove helpful.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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Passport Scan
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Personal Letter to Dr. Pierce
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Transcripts
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Letter of Recommendation
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Resume or CV
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Proof of Insurance
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Recent Color Photo
PAYMENT METHODS
Please contact us at info@anthrofieldschool.com to discuss payment method options.
REFUND AND LODGING POLICIES
Partial Refunds may only be offered in the case of personal medical emergency or catastrophic injury as documented by a local physician or hospital.
Partial Refunds are offered solely at the discretion of Program Director Dr. Todd Pierce.
Family members and friends are not welcome to stay at student lodging during the course.
The Field School is an independent learning exercise and it is suggested visitors travel to the island after the student's academic course is fully complete.