The 4-credit hour Appalachian Justice Research Lab (AJRL) course is taught every fall semester, with applications opening the spring semester prior. Each fall, the AJRL encompasses 4-5 new research projects – which make up the course’s ‘lab sections’ – and are led by a multi-disciplinary cohort of scholars and community partners. Students apply to participate in the AJRL by completing an application and ranking their preferred lab section. If selected, students will be notified and assigned to one lab section. Learn more about the Fall 2026 research projects on the application below.

Apply here:

Undergraduate & Graduate Students (Non-Law): tiny.utk.edu/AJRL2026

Law Students: Fall 2026 law student applications have closed. Please reach out to us at ajrc@utk.edu with questions.

Want to learn more about the Fall 2026 projects?

Email us at ajrc@utk.edu.