Please thoroughly read over the information provided below before proceeding with the application.
Field School Dates
The DIG Field School at Hell Creek will take place Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Hell Creek Recreation Area near Jordan, Montana, with a focus on the end of dinosaurs and the rise of mammals.
Course Fee & Continuing Education Credit
There is a $250 course fee for accepted applicants. We do have limited financial assistance available to cover the registration fee (up to $250) and as well as travel stipends (up to $500) to participants who need financial assistance to attend our field school.
We plan to offer three credit options to 2024 DIG participants. Should you be accepted into the program, you will be able to choose from the following:
- Montana OPI credit (~28 credits, free)
- Washington State Clock Hours (~30 hours, free)
- University of Washington continuing education credit (2 credits, additional fee)
Application Instructions
Please allow approximately 45-60 minutes to complete the application. The application has four (4) pages. Below is an outline of what kind of information you will be asked to provide on each page:
- Page 1 (this page) - Application overview and instructions
- Page 2 - Contact Information & Field School Preferences
- Page 3 - School/Organization Affiliation & Demographic Information
- Page 4 - Tell Us About Yourself - includes four (4) short-answer questions:
- Why do you want to participate in the 2025 DIG Field School?
- What professional benefits would the DIG field school experience provide to you? Specifically, how can you see incorporating the DIG experience and post-field school educational resources into your teaching?
- With the context of the diversity of your students and community in mind, how would your participation in the DIG program benefit the students you work with?
- Do you currently incorporate evolution, earth science, geology, paleontology, or outdoor experiences into your teaching? If so, how?
Before submitting, you will be able to review your responses on the review page of the form. Once submitted, responses cannot be changed. Unless otherwise indicated, please answer all questions.
Acceptance into Program
We typically receive over 100 applications each year, and plan to accept around 30 participants for DIG at Hell Creek. We will send out acceptance decisions in mid March.
Please note: The DIG is a four-day component of our research group's summer fieldwork, and participants camp with our research team at a remote field site. As a result, we unfortunately cannot accommodate children, friends, family members, significant others, pets, etc. By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you understand and accept your involvement in the above activities.
Questions? Call us at 206.543.5591 or email admin@digfieldschool.org. We are returning voicemails and answering emails Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM.
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