CCSRE-Markaz Palestine Fellowship

OVERVIEW

The purpose of this fellowship is to foster inquiry and dialogue on topics related to Palestinian society and culture. In consultation with faculty and staff, the CCSRE-Markaz Palestine Fellow will identify themes of current interest and curate a dynamic speaker series, inviting distinguished scholars and researchers who are advancing knowledge related to Palestine, race, and ethnicity to campus.

 The fellowship has three interrelated components:

1. Programming: Identify relevant themes, book speakers, and curate up to 3 events per year.
2. Outreach: Publicize events on social media, listservs, etc., and conduct outreach to maximize audience interest and event visibility. Write brief post-event reports for publication in newsletters.
3. Mentorship: Commit to mentorship by relevant faculty member in the form of one meeting a month with the designated mentor(s). The fellow will also meet with Markaz staff regularly to plan and advance events.

APPLYING AND OTHER DETAILS

• Duration: Fellowship to commence August 2026 and end June 2027
• Compensation:  The CCSRE-Markaz Fellow will work hourly over the course of the academic year. 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 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027, with no plans for study abroad
    • Students who major or minor in CCSRE or in other departments working on relevant research, are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, August 30 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
• Inquiries: For any questions about the fellowship, contact Cassie Garcia Associate Director of the Markaz at csgarcia@stanford.edu.