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The Markaz Resource Center

CCSRE-Markaz Palestine Fellowship

OVERVIEW

The purpose of this fellowship is to foster conversations on themes related to Palestinian society and culture through student-led events. In consultation with faculty and staff, the CCSRE-Markaz Palestine fellow will identify themes of current interest and curate student engagement opportunities with academic researchers, practitioners, community leaders, and/or cultural workers who engage and explore topics directly related to Palestine.

 The fellowship has three interrelated components:

  1. Programming: Identify relevant themes, book speakers, and curate up to 3 events per year.
  2. Duration: Fellowship to commence August 2025 and end June 2026
  3. Compensation: The CCSRE-Markaz Fellow will work hourly, earning approximately $20/hr for 5 hrs/week for 10 weeks, totaling $3,000. A separate budget for this series will cover speaker honoraria, event logistics, etc. Event funds will be managed in coordination with the Markaz and CCSRE program staff and faculty.

OTHER DETAILS

  • Duration: Fellowship to commence September 2025 and end June 2026
  • Compensation:  The CCSRE-Markaz Fellow will work hourly, earning approximately $20/hr for 5 hrs/week for 10 weeks, totaling $3000. A separate budget for this series (for speaker honoraria, event logistics, etc.) will be available, to be used in coordination with the CCSRE program staff and faculty.
  • Eligibility:
    • Students must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or co-terms
    • Students must be enrolled for Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026, with no plans for study abroad
      • Students from all departments / schools can apply
  • Application Deadline: Sunday, April 27th at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
  • Application Materials: Applicants will submit the following via application form:
    • Cover Letter
    • Current CV or resume
    • Up-to-date academic transcript
    • One letter of recommendation by a faculty member, to be sent directly to aqawiy@stanford.edu
  • Inquiries: For any questions about the fellowship, contact Cassie Garcia Interim Director of the Markaz at csgarcia@stanford.edu.