Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in the 2026 CRM Field School! Please complete all required fields marked with *. Optional questions are clearly indicated. All personal information will remain confidential and used only for program administration and reporting purposes.
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This intensive two-week course in Southwest Colorado teaches practical cultural resource management (CRM) fieldwork skills for swifter entry into the private workforce after college.
Tuition: $1500.00
Includes instruction, equipment, housing and meals at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, and local transportation related to the program.
To complete this application you will need:
- One (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member, other professional, or mentor who know your work,
- Be prepared to answer short essay questions about your interest in CRM, your professional, academic, and personal goals, and a brief personal sketch
- A list of relevant trainings and coursework, AND
- A resume or curriculum vitae (upload as PDF to this application)
Important dates for 2026 Cultural Resource Management Field School:
- Sunday, 03/15/2026 11:59 p.m. MST: Complete applications due for priority consideration
- Tuesday, 03/31/2026: Applicants will be notified of selection status
- Monday, 05/11/2026: Paperwork due for selected participants
- Monday, 05/11/2026: Payment of $1,500.00 due to Crow Canyon for selected participants
- Sunday, 06/21/2026: 2026 Cultural Resource Management Field School begins
- Saturday, 07/04/2026: 2026 Cultural Resource Management Field School ends