Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship for Anthropological Research

Fellowships: Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarships | PARC Skip to content About Expand Our Mission Donations & Membership Institutional Membership Contact Fellowships & Scholarships Expand Palestinian Research Fellowships PhD Scholarships for Palestinians Application Resources Travel Seminars Expand U.S. Faculty Development Seminar on Palestine Membership/Donations Toggle Menu 2026-2027 PARC Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarships for Palestinian Women Pursuing PhDs The Palestinian American Research Center announces the 4th competition for PARC Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarships for Palestinian women pursuing PhDs in the humanities and social sciences. The Scholarship program 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. Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarships were established by Baker-Asad’s husband, Talal Asad. Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarships are supported by the Tanya Baker-Asad Fund Pre-proposal applications due October 29, 2025 Final applications due January 12, 2026 (only those invited to apply may submit) Awards announced March 27, 2026 The range of Scholarship awards for the academic year 2026-2027 is from $5,000 up to a maximum of $25,000 On Wednesday, October 8th, PARC held an informational webinar for all interested pre-proposal applicants. To watch the recording, click here . Qualified applicants should be applying for, in the process of enrolling in, or already enrolled in a doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences at an accredited university anywhere in the world. Scholarship awards for the academic year 2026-2027 are 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 29, 2025. Pre-proposal applicants will be notified by November 21, 2025, 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 12, 2026. Information about the scholarship competition: Applicants must be women of Palestinian heritage. Applicants must be scholars applying for, in the process of enrolling in, or already enrolled 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. 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 approved 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 Two letters of recommendation Evaluation criteria: Primary criterion is the …