Are you a scholar, artist, or ABD doctoral pupil keen about Puerto Rican Studies? The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College has simply introduced its 2025–2026 Rooted + Relational Fellowship Program, and it’s formally accepting functions! This prestigious hybrid fellowship invites you to turn out to be part of a dynamic cohort centered on this 12 months’s theme: “Boricuas in Relation.”
Whether you’re a inventive or a tutorial, that is your alternative to discover how Puerto Ricans interact with different racial and ethnic communities throughout time, geography, and migration experiences—all whereas gaining monetary assist and being part of a transformative analysis initiative.
Fellowship Benefits
CENTRO gives beneficiant assist to chose fellows throughout three distinctive classes:
1# Hybrid Fellows
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- Up to 5 fellows will every obtain $25,000
- Ideal for researchers and artists unable to relocate to New York City
- PhD not required, however a robust background in Puerto Rican Studies is crucial
2# Artist-In-Residence
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- One artist will obtain a $75,000 award
- Open to artists in any self-discipline who align with the annual theme
- Must relocate and be in residence at CENTRO in NYC for the tutorial 12 months
3# Dissertation Fellows
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- Up to 2 fellows will every obtain $25,000
- Must be ABD (All But Dissertation) in a associated subject by July 1, 2025
- Can be hybrid or in-individual (in-individual fellows should be on-website at the very least 3 days/week)
- One of your reference letters should be out of your dissertation advisor.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for one of many fellowship tracks, candidates should:
- Demonstrate intensive engagement in Puerto Rican Studies (not restricted to educational PhDs)
- Align their venture with the 2025–2026 theme: Boricuas in Relation, exploring cultural, political, inventive, religious, and linguistic connections between Puerto Ricans and different communities (e.g., Kānaka Maoli, Filipino, Black, and extra)
- Submit a venture proposal, CV, and 3 letters of reference
- Commit to weekly seminars, public occasions, and workshops hosted by CENTRO.
Apply: https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/news/open-call-for-2025-2026-rooted-relational-hybrid-fellowship/
Application Timeline
The application portal is now open and candidates are inspired to apply early!
The final date to apply for the CENTRO Rooted + Relational Fellowship 2025–2026 is May 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time). Selected fellows will start their appointment in August 2025.
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