Project STAND and the UCLA Library are excited to host the next in-person residency. Learn more about the upcoming residency and consider applying by the application closing date on February 10, 2026.
Where will the residency take place?
Los Angeles, CA
When is the residency?
April 20–24, 2026
What is the theme?
This year's theme is Student Activism: A Reckoning in the Archives. We aim to foster dialogue about the politics of archiving student activism amidst competing institutional interests in activist-generated materials, whether to surveil and contain dissent or to commemorate and mobilize activist legacies.
Who should apply?
We are seeking a cross-section of student activists/organizers, information professionals, memory workers, scholars, historians, professors, and practitioners who are committed to the ethical documentation of student activism in marginalized communities.
What should residents expect?
Through guest talks, workshops, and cohort collaboration, residents will explore how archivists, student activists, and institutions navigate ways to cultivate accountability and ethical care while reckoning with trust/distrust in the archival process. The cohort will develop an educational resource that addresses the theme.
What support will residents receive?
Residents will receive a $4,000 stipend + lodging + travel support.
When does the application close?
The application is available now and will close on February 10, 2026.
Where do I apply?
The application is available at https://tinyurl.com/standresidency