The Data Justice Academy

The Data Justice Academy will resume in summer 2025.

If you would like to receive an announcement when applications open, please complete this form.

Application Instructions from 2023:

Who should apply? 

The Data Justice Academy is seeking undergraduate students from groups historically underrepresented in data science (African American, Indigenous, Latinx, persons with disabilities).

Students from tribal colleges, historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic serving institutions are especially encouraged to apply. 

Application Process

In addition to the form information, you will be asked to upload the following documents:

• Unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges attended.
  Please save file as "lastname_firstname_transcript.pdf"
• Answers to application questions (in a single Word, TXT or PDF format).
  Save file as "lastname_firstname_essay"
  • Describe your background in data science. This might include classwork, bootcamps, internships, projects or independent exploration. Limit 200 words.
  • Which of the research topics most interest you and why? (Limit 200 words. You may ask to be considered for additional projects, but please only discuss your top TWO choices here.)
  • How do you expect to use what you learn in the Data Justice Academy? Limit 200 words.

If you have questions, contact Director of Research Development Claudia Scholz ( cws3v@virginia.edu ).