The Department of Anthropology faculty offer students various research opportunities both locally and internationally. Anthropology faculty conduct research in countries such as Peru, the Bahamas, Turkey, Mexico, Guatemala, Boliva, Belize, Croatia and more. Various opportunities include study abroad, local or international internships, or faculty led research both on and off campus. Current opportunities include:
Study Abroad
- Archaeological Excavations in the Bahamas with Dr. Peter Sinelli
- Archaeological Excavations in Turkey with Dr. Scott Branting
- Bioarchaeology in the Balkans with Dr. Toyne
Internships
Research Opportunities
- Archaeological excavations in Guatemala – Contact Dr. Michael Callaghan or Dr. Brigitte Kovacevich for information
- Archaeological excavations and bioarchaeology in Peru
- GIS Mapping – Contact Dr. John Walker for information
- Analysis of YouTube and TikTok video and comment data for the use of anthropology by extremist(-adjacent) communities and production of associated databases – Contact Dr. Donovan Adams for information
- Analysis and production of database on original field excavation notes and data of an Early Bronze Age Anatolian site – Contact Dr. Donovan Adams for information
Funding Opportunities
- Trevor Colbourn Anthropology Endowment Fund (TCAEF) – 2025 Call for Proposals
- Awarded each year to a select number of our Anthropology MA and PhD students to fund research related activities that promote the global engagement of UCF.