Palestinian American Research Center

PARC’s mission is to promote and facilitate scholarly research on Palestine, build a broader and deeper knowledge base of scholarship on Palestine, initiate and encourage exchange between U.S. and Palestinian scholars and institutions, and widely disseminate scholarly research on Palestine.

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Fellowships, scholarships, in-country seminars and events

PARC increases the range, quantity, and quality of scholarship about Palestinian affairs while enhancing scholars’ abilities to conduct research in Palestine. We strengthen linkages for Palestinian scholars and educational, cultural, and research institutions and develop resources to facilitate research.

Research Fellowship Awards
Travel Seminar Awards
Annual Faculty Visits

The Palestinian American Research Center announces the 13th PARC National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship competition for research in Palestine in the humanities or research that embraces a humanistic approach and methods. Applicants must be scholars who have earned their PhD or completed their professional training and must be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals who have lived in the United States for the last three years.

The Palestinian American Research Center announces the 26th annual PARC U.S. research fellowship competition for research that will contribute to Palestinian Studies. Research may take place in Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, or Israel. Applicants must be doctoral students or scholars who have earned their PhD and must be U.S. citizens. 

The Palestinian American Research Center announces the 26th annual PARC Palestinian research fellowship competition for Palestinian scholars focusing on Gaza. Applicants must be Palestinian doctoral students or Palestinian scholars who have earned their PhD. All Palestinians may apply regardless of their country of residence or ID. 

The Palestinian American Research Center announces the 16th annual PARC Faculty Development Seminar on Palestine competition for U.S. faculty members with a demonstrated interest in, but little travel experience to, Palestine. The program will host 12 U.S. Faculty Members for an intensive, two-week trip to Palestine.

The Palestinian American Research Center announces the 3rd Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship for Palestinian women pursuing PhDs in the humanities and social sciences. The Scholarship may be used for any expenses related to the pursuit of the degree (e.g. tuition, research expenses, dissertation write-up support, living expenses).


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