Labs

The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology is an interdisciplinary organized research unit, bringing together more than 30 UCLA faculty members from 11 departments, and 60 Research Associates. It provides a stimulating intellectual environment for graduate students through the UCLA Interdepartmental Archaeology Graduate Program and the UCLA/Getty Master’s Program in the Conservation of Archaeological and Ethnographic Materials, and for undergraduate students through the UCLA Archaeology Field Program. Additionally, the Institute houses numerous laboratories and research groups directed by faculty, research staff and Research Associates. Labs and groups are organized by research topic and focus on faculty research projects, host related activities and/or offer volunteer opportunities. Click on specific lab or group for more information: