Call for Applications: Underwater Archaeology – Field School the 1st of September to the 15th of September 2025

Call for Applications
Underwater Archaeology Field School
01–15 September 2025 | Hurghada, Egypt

About Field School

The Alexandria Centre for Maritime Archaeology & Underwater Cultural Heritage is pleased to announce a two-week Underwater Archaeology Field School, to be held in Hurghada, Egypt, from 01 to 15 September 2025.

The program is designed for early-career researchers and professionals affiliated with institutions in the field of maritime archaeology. Participants must hold an Advanced Open Water SCUBA diving certification from an internationally recognized training organization.

This intensive training initiative combines both theoretical and practical instruction in underwater archaeological methods, including site surveying, artifact documentation, and digital tools for heritage management. The course is fully funded by the Honor Frost Foundation for selected participants.

Program Highlights

The field school curriculum includes:

– Introduction to Maritime Archaeology

– The UNESCO 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage

– Boat Recording Techniques

– Underwater Survey Methods

– 2D Site Recording

– Introduction to Photogrammetry

– Introduction to GIS for Maritime Archaeology

– Artifact Recovery

– Drawing and Documentation of Finds

– 3D Documentation (Photography & Photogrammetry)

– Archaeological Report Writing

Field school Director

Mr. Mohamed Khedr
Maritime Archaeologist & Senior Academic Researcher
Alexandria Centre for Maritime Archaeology, Egypt

Key Information

– Application Deadline: 30 July 2025

– Notification of Results: By 07 August 2025

– Number of Funded Participants: 8

– Instruction Language: English

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

– Be at least 18 years of age

– Hold a valid Advanced Open Water SCUBA diving certificate (from a recognized agency)

– Provide proof of a minimum of 20 logged dives, verified by an instructor or diving center

– Submit a medical certificate confirming fitness for diving

– Be able to provide Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance upon official acceptance

Selection Process

Applications will be evaluated based on:

– Academic and professional background

– Affiliation with public institutions responsible for cultural or underwater heritage

– Educational qualifications

– Letters of institutional support (optional but recommended)

Application Process

To apply, please email the following documents to Mr. Mohamed Khedr at m.khedr@alexu.edu.eg by 30 July 2025:

– Completed Application Form – Click Here

– Curriculum Vitae (CV)

– Copy of Diving Certificate

– Medical Certificate confirming fitness for diving

Selected applicants will be notified via email by 07 August 2025.

What the Scholarship Covers (for selected participants from Egypt, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, and the UK)

– Accommodation for the duration of the course

– Weekly per diem

– Domestic travel between Alexandria and Hurghada

– Daily transportation to and from the dive site or dive boat

– Diving fees

– Diving equipment (BCD and regulator) if needed

– Certificate of participation and successful course completion

– Official Field School T-shirt

Costs Not Covered

– International travel to and from Egypt

– Personal expenses or any additional financial support outside the program scope

Additional Participant Responsibilities

Selected participants must bring:

– Personal diving gear: wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, and booties (air tanks and weights will be provided)

– Personal laptop (software requirements will be communicated in advance)

For further inquiries, please contact:
Mr. Mohamed Khedr
Email: m.khedr@alexu.edu.eg

We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of committed and passionate underwater archaeologists!