Apply for the 2026 Undergraduate Lang Prize
Win up to $2,000 for your work on data-intensive assignments and data science projects
Did you use Library resources – including DataLab’s expertise – for a class project this past year? You could be eligible for the 2026 Lang Prize!
What we’re looking for is undergraduate research that demonstrates thoughtful use of UC Davis Library resources or expertise, which includes the library’s DataLab. Seeing student projects that use different research tools and diverse forms of inquiry is exciting.”
— Alesia McManus, head of Student Services at the library and Lang Prize chair
Eligibility
The Library is looking for recent projects that show exceptional use of library resources, services, or expertise for their coursework and learning. Whether you wrote a traditional term paper or developed cutting-edge data tools, we want to see your work! The Lang Prize accepts a wide range of submissions, including: honors theses and term papers, software programs and code, data visualizations, art and multimedia projects, and other creative works.
If you’re an undergraduate student and have completed a research project using data science for a class during Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Winter 2026 quarters, you are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Applications are due by Monday, March 30, 2026.
Check out the application process and get started!
Resources
Visit the library website for details on prize categories, eligibility, important dates, and the application.
Questions? Check out the Lang Prize FAQ page. Further questions can be emailed to langprize@ucdavis.edu.
Faculty and graduate students who teach or mentor undergraduates in computational and data-intensive research are encouraged to share this opportunity with their students.