Applications are now open to join the 2025/2026 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence Program, an initiative by UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
The EDI Scholars-in-Residence Program is open to individuals who hold degrees in any discipline. Scholars will a spend a residency at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre to participate in public engagement with a clear impact on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The Scholar will have an established record of research or activities related to EDI. Applications from academic, governmental, policy, and arts sectors are invited.
Each residency will be four (4) months in duration, and will take place either during Term One (September to December) or Term Two (January to April). Scholars will hold one public event during their residency as well as informal one-on-one conversations with students, staff and faculty, either in-person or virtually. Public lectures presented through the EDI Scholar-in-Residence program take place in the Antonio and Marissa Peña Learning and Events Room in IKBLC, with support from the Peña Fund.
Apply online by June 30, 2025 (12 p.m. PT).
For more information on program eligibility and benefits, please visit the program website.