US Faculty Development Seminar on Palestine

19 Dec 2022

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Announced by the University of Pittsburgh:

The Palestinian American Research Center (PARC) announces its 14th annual Faculty Development Seminar (FDS) on Palestine competition for U.S. faculty members with a demonstrated interest in, but little travel experience to, Palestine. Applicants may come from any field of study. Each of our 2023 programs will host 12 U.S. faculty members to participate in roundtable discussions; visits to Palestinian universities, research institutes, and cultural institutions; tours of historic cities; as well as meetings with Palestinian colleagues. Through these activities, participants will learn about the region, deepen their knowledge about their fields of interest in Palestine, and build relationships with Palestinian colleagues and institutions.

Applicants must:

· Be U.S. citizens.

· Be full-time faculty members at recognized U.S. colleges or universities. Applicants may come from any academic discipline, including the arts, humanities, social sciences, economics, law, health, and sciences.

· Have a demonstrated interest in Palestine.

· Have little previous travel experience to Palestine.

· Be willing to integrate their experiences from the seminar into their own teaching, research and/or other projects.

· Be willing to use their skills and experience to benefit Palestinian colleagues and institutions.

· Be a member of PARC. Visit the PARC membership page for more information.

PARC will make all arrangements for the program, including hotel, site visits, tours, and meetings with Palestinian colleagues. PARC will cover all expenses for in-country, group ground travel, accommodations, and group meals. International travel and personal and free day expenses will be the responsibility of each faculty member and/or their university. In cases of demonstrated need, there is limited funding available to cover partial costs for international travel.

Professors from Minority Serving Institutions and Community Colleges are especially encouraged to apply. PARC will provide three travel stipends up to $1,000 each for airfare for professors from these institutions.

Program Dates: April 24-May 7, 2023 or May 15-May 28, 2023

Applications Due: December 19, 2022

Modality: In-Person

Cost: International Travel. All local travel is included

Event Date: 
Monday, December 19, 2022 (All day)
Institution(s): 
Sponsored By: 
Palestinian American Research Center
Location: 
Palestine
Target Audience: 
Higher Education
Presenter Type: 
Faculty of Institution