Palestinian American Research Center

Palestinian American Research Center (PARC), registered in SAM.gov since 2007, is a corporate entity structured as a tax-exempt non-profit organization focused on promoting academic research and scholarly exchange related to Palestine. The organization specializes in administering fellowship programs and supporting academic research in humanities and area studies, with a particular emphasis on connecting U.S., Palestinian, and international scholars. PARC maintains an established office in Palestine that serves as an intellectual hub, featuring a unique library on Palestinian social and cultural history and providing scholars with access to local archives, collections, and regional academic networks.

Over the past several years, PARC has been awarded federal grants primarily from two civilian agencies: the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Office of Postsecondary Education. Their grant awards have consistently supported postdoctoral and research fellowship programs, including the NEH Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Humanities and Humanities-Related Fields. These grants, ranging from approximately $168,600 to $199,111, fund fellowship programs that provide 2 fellowships per year, typically lasting 10 months. The grants enable PARC to select and support scholars conducting significant research projects, with a focus on providing unprecedented access to Palestinian scholarly resources. The organization's fellowship programs promote postgraduate research, academic exchanges, and area studies by offering research fellowships, faculty development seminars, and support services through their overseas office, leveraging their extensive experience in selecting and administering academic fellowship programs.