Awards announced March 28, 2025
The range of Scholarship awards for the academic year 2025-2026 is from $5,000 up to a maximum of $25,000
On October 9, PARC held an informational webinar for interested applicants. To view the recording, click here.
The Palestinian American Research Center announces the 3rd PARC Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship for Palestinian women pursuing PhDs in the humanities and social sciences. The Scholarship was established in honor of the late Tanya Baker-Asad, an anthropologist, a feminist, and a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause. A woman of great integrity and compassion, and with a strong sense of justice, Tanya Baker-Asad was a researcher and a teacher who remained steadfast in her commitment to improving the lives of women, particularly those living under conditions of hardship and political repression. The Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship was established by Baker-Asad’s husband, Talal Asad.
Qualified applicants should either be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences at an accredited university anywhere in the world. The range of Scholarship awards for the academic year 2025-2026 is from $5,000 up to a maximum of $25,000. 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).
Interested applicants should submit a pre-proposal due October 25, 2024. Pre-proposal applicants will be notified by November 15, 2024 if their pre-proposal has been approved. Approved applicants will be invited to submit a more detailed final application. The deadline for final applications is January 10, 2024.
Information about the scholarship competition:
- Applicants must be women of Palestinian heritage.
- Applicants must be scholars enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a PhD program at an accredited university anywhere in the world.
- Fields of study include but are not limited to, anthropology, sociology, economics, history, philosophy, religious studies, political science, psychology, geography, literature, languages and linguistics, archaeology, art history, law, media studies, and film studies.
- The Scholarship can be used for any expenses related to the pursuit of the degree (e.g. tuition, research expenses, dissertation write-up support, living expenses).
- Previous applicants are encouraged to apply. Previous awardees are not eligible to apply.
- All applications must be in English.
Pre-proposal applications include the following:
- Application form
- Personal statement (500 words max)
- Research statement (500 words max)
- Curriculum vitae (3 pages max)
- Budget (maximum of $25,000)
- Information page from passport, laissez-passer, or travel document
Final applications include the following (only pre-proposal applicants who are invited to apply may submit final applications):
- Application form
- Personal statement (1,000 words max)
- Research statement (1,000 words max)
- Academic transcripts (BA, MA, and PhD if currently enrolled)
- Curriculum vitae
- Budget (maximum of $25,000)
- Other funding support
- Information page from passport, laissez-passer, or travel document
- Three letters of recommendation
Evaluation criteria:
- Primary criterion is the overall excellence of the application
- Clear and compelling personal and research statements
- Qualifications demonstrate the potential to undertake, continue, or complete a PhD
- Strong support from recommenders
The Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship is supported by the Tanya Baker-Asad Fund
For complete information, visit PARC’s website at https://parc-us-pal.org.
*Applicants who are at the research stage of their PhD program and who are conducting research on Gaza are eligible to apply to the PARC Palestinian Research Fellowship competition. Please contact the Palestine Office at paloffice@parc-us-pal.org with any questions.
*Palestinians who are U.S. citizens should also visit the U.S. Fellowships page and contact the U.S. office at usoffice@parc-us-pal.org with any questions.
For the purposes of obtaining grant funds, you will be required to disclose certain personally identifying information. This information will be shared with our organizational and funding partners, grantees, and co-sponsors of our programs, activities, initiatives, and events. We endeavor to share your personal information only with partners, grantees, and co-sponsors who will respect your personal information. Any information you elect to provide during the application processes relating to gender, age, disability, ethnic origin, or nationality will be used only for the purposes of monitoring diversity and equality and stored confidentially in accordance with applicable legal obligations. Diversity data is reported on anonymously. By submitting your personal details, you agree to allow PARC and selected third parties to use your personal data in order to process applications, evaluate and assess research outputs and impact arising from grants and awards, and to process award finances and payments where relevant.
2025-2026 PARC Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship for Palestinian Women Pursuing PhDs
Awards announced March 28, 2025
The range of Scholarship awards for the academic year 2025-2026 is from $5,000 up to a maximum of $25,000
On October 9, PARC held an informational webinar for interested applicants. To view the recording, click here.
The Palestinian American Research Center announces the 3rd PARC Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship for Palestinian women pursuing PhDs in the humanities and social sciences. The Scholarship was established in honor of the late Tanya Baker-Asad, an anthropologist, a feminist, and a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause. A woman of great integrity and compassion, and with a strong sense of justice, Tanya Baker-Asad was a researcher and a teacher who remained steadfast in her commitment to improving the lives of women, particularly those living under conditions of hardship and political repression. The Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship was established by Baker-Asad’s husband, Talal Asad.
Qualified applicants should either be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences at an accredited university anywhere in the world. The range of Scholarship awards for the academic year 2025-2026 is from $5,000 up to a maximum of $25,000. 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).
Interested applicants should submit a pre-proposal due October 25, 2024. Pre-proposal applicants will be notified by November 15, 2024 if their pre-proposal has been approved. Approved applicants will be invited to submit a more detailed final application. The deadline for final applications is January 10, 2024.
Information about the scholarship competition:
- Applicants must be women of Palestinian heritage.
- Applicants must be scholars enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a PhD program at an accredited university anywhere in the world.
- Fields of study include but are not limited to, anthropology, sociology, economics, history, philosophy, religious studies, political science, psychology, geography, literature, languages and linguistics, archaeology, art history, law, media studies, and film studies.
- The Scholarship can be used for any expenses related to the pursuit of the degree (e.g. tuition, research expenses, dissertation write-up support, living expenses).
- Previous applicants are encouraged to apply. Previous awardees are not eligible to apply.
- All applications must be in English.
Pre-proposal applications include the following:
- Application form
- Personal statement (500 words max)
- Research statement (500 words max)
- Curriculum vitae (3 pages max)
- Budget (maximum of $25,000)
- Information page from passport, laissez-passer, or travel document
Final applications include the following (only pre-proposal applicants who are invited to apply may submit final applications):
- Application form
- Personal statement (1,000 words max)
- Research statement (1,000 words max)
- Academic transcripts (BA, MA, and PhD if currently enrolled)
- Curriculum vitae
- Budget (maximum of $25,000)
- Other funding support
- Information page from passport, laissez-passer, or travel document
- Three letters of recommendation
Evaluation criteria:
- Primary criterion is the overall excellence of the application
- Clear and compelling personal and research statements
- Qualifications demonstrate the potential to undertake, continue, or complete a PhD
- Strong support from recommenders
The Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship is supported by the Tanya Baker-Asad Fund
For complete information, visit PARC’s website at https://parc-us-pal.org.
*Applicants who are at the research stage of their PhD program and who are conducting research on Gaza are eligible to apply to the PARC Palestinian Research Fellowship competition. Please contact the Palestine Office at paloffice@parc-us-pal.org with any questions.
*Palestinians who are U.S. citizens should also visit the U.S. Fellowships page and contact the U.S. office at usoffice@parc-us-pal.org with any questions.
For the purposes of obtaining grant funds, you will be required to disclose certain personally identifying information. This information will be shared with our organizational and funding partners, grantees, and co-sponsors of our programs, activities, initiatives, and events. We endeavor to share your personal information only with partners, grantees, and co-sponsors who will respect your personal information. Any information you elect to provide during the application processes relating to gender, age, disability, ethnic origin, or nationality will be used only for the purposes of monitoring diversity and equality and stored confidentially in accordance with applicable legal obligations. Diversity data is reported on anonymously. By submitting your personal details, you agree to allow PARC and selected third parties to use your personal data in order to process applications, evaluate and assess research outputs and impact arising from grants and awards, and to process award finances and payments where relevant.