For Researchers
Research Access
We provide ethical access pathways for researchers who want to work with our archive respectfully and responsibly.
Why This Archive Exists
AAPI Voice Archive is community-led and ethically governed. Research is a secondary — but important — purpose of our work.
We believe that Asian American experiences deserve to be studied and understood, but only when that research serves communities rather than extracts from them.
Our archive is designed to support research that advances understanding, informs policy, and gives back to the communities whose stories we preserve.
Ethical Governance
Our technical and policy infrastructure is designed to protect contributors while enabling meaningful research:
Record-Level Consent
Each contributor decides which stories can be accessed for research and under what conditions.
Segment-Level Permissions
Even within a story, contributors can restrict access to sensitive portions while sharing other parts.
PII Protection
Personal identifying information is stored separately and never exposed to researchers without explicit consent.
Audit Logging
All research access is logged and auditable, ensuring accountability and transparency.
Requesting Access
Research access is granted by request. We review each application to ensure alignment with our ethical guidelines and community benefit.
What we look for:
- ✓Clear research purpose and methodology
- ✓Institutional affiliation and oversight (IRB where applicable)
- ✓Commitment to ethical use and community benefit
- ✓Willingness to share findings with contributors
Methodology & Resources
We've developed interview frameworks and ethical guidelines that balance research rigor with community values.
Framework Documents
Our methodology documents and interview kits are available to approved researchers and community partners. These are living documents, designed for community use.
Registration required. Request access via the form above.