Cara Palestine Programme Virtual Fellowships
Promoting Institution: CARA and 7 UK Universities
Expired
Expired on: Oct 5, 2026
Description
Cara’s Palestine Virtual Fellowship Scheme is a one-year research Fellowship that aims to connect Palestinian academics and UK Universities in a structured programme of research partnership and academic exchange. Working together with 7 leading UK Universities, this pilot programme aims to contribute to strengthening resilience in Palestinian Higher Education by enabling the continuation of scholarly activity through peer support and partnership. 14 Virtual Fellowships in total are open in the following universities:
Newcastle University – all areas
University of Sussex – all areas
The Open University – all areas
University of Glasgow – all areas
University of Edinburgh – all areas
University of Cambridge – Business and Education only
University of Bristol – Education and Medical Sciences only.
Benefits
Fellows will receive a stipend of £6,000 to support participation in the programme and research engagement funds for project-related expenses. Fellows residing in Gaza will receive an additional £2,000 location supplement.ellowships are intended to complement Fellows’ existing academic responsibilities and provide an opportunity to advance a research project within their field of expertise, that is relevant to Palestine.
Target group:
Type of initiative: Fellowship
Type of support: Virtual Fellowship
Year: 2026-27
Initiative website
Cara Palestine Programme Virtual Fellowships
Contact:
palestine@cara.ngo