This statement should include a brief description of your interest in this project, and what experience you have had that might be helpful on this project. Please list all educational or professional background that is pertinent. Note, however, that participants need not have any special training or experience. Also, please briefly tell us about any previous foreign travel, which countries you have visited, when and how long.

Fieldwork can be physically demanding at times. Excavation work involves carrying equipment to and from the vehicles, working on one’s hands and knees, and moving stones and soil in and out of excavation trenches using hands, trowels and shovels. While these activities do not require more than limited physical strength, all participants should be in good physical condition and be able to adapt to basic living conditions. Please indicate if you are able to handle the physical requirements of the program.

If your dietary requirements are different than noted in the information provided on the Project Overview associated with this application, you should plan on bringing any required (or desired) foods.

I have read the Project Overview, and have read all and/or agree to read all other materials sent to and received by me about the program for which I am applying, and feel informed.

As a team member (hereafter Participant) of the Western Mongolia Archaeology Project, I will adhere to the regulations and maintain a standard of good conduct. The director of the expedition (hereafter Director) reserves the right to require a Participant to withdraw at any time if conduct or behavior jeopardizes the welfare of any participant or the fulfillment of the objectives of the project. Additional travel costs due to early dismissal will be the entire responsibility of the Participant. It is understood that the Participant will assume all responsibilities, financially or otherwise, for any illness or injury which might occur during the expedition. Emergency transport, medical or hospitalization costs resulting from illness or accident during the expedition are the responsibility of the Participant receiving such care. In cases where the Director, in consultation with the Participant and local medical authorities, considers it necessary, a Participant will be sent home or hospitalized. The Director will make every effort to ensure that an ill or injured volunteer receives proper medical attention. The Participant is aware that while taking part in this project, certain exposure to risks may occur. Exposure may include but not be limited to: accident and/or sickness without readily available medical facilities, the forces of nature, travel on the ground and in the air, and others. In consideration of the right for the Participant to engage in this project, he or she assumes all of the risks involved and agrees to indemnify and hold the Director of the project and his Associations harmless for any and all liability that may arise in connection with travel to and from the archeological site, to any of the excursions, and while engaged in any archaeological or other activities.

I have read and fully understand and accept the conditions for participating in this archaeological expedition. I declare that all information provided in this form is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Participants accepted on this project by the Field Director will be required to fill-out a Western Kentucky Study Abroad application as well.