Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Palestine Studies

The Hearing Palestine Initiative at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce a call for applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Palestine Studies, with a focus on Palestine and/or Palestinian archives. We invite outstanding scholars whose research critically engages with the historical, political, cultural, and social dimensions of Palestine or Palestinians. This fellowship offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growing field of Palestine Studies, encouraging innovative scholarship that expands and deepens understanding of Palestine.     

Hearing Palestine (HP) is an academic initiative housed within the Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) at the University of Toronto. The only program of its kind in Canada, Hearing Palestine explores what transpires in research and knowledge production when the voices, archives, and histories of Palestine and Palestinians are centered. This focus also asks how we expand the possibilities of research on Palestine and Palestinian history. The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic community committed to interdisciplinary research in Palestine Studies. The fellowship provides an ideal environment for advanced research on Palestine, and to foster an independent research agenda. The post-doctoral fellow will participate in and contribute to Hearing Palestine’s academic events and will have the opportunity to engage in related seminars, workshops, and lectures at the University of Toronto.               

Eligibility Criteria:

• Ph.D. in a field in the Social Sciences or Humanities with a completed PhD no earlier than December 2022
• PhD candidates may apply if they complete their dissertation defence successfully no later than July 1, 2026
• Demonstrated research expertise and publication record in Palestine Studies or a closely related field
• All nationalities may apply.

                                                                
Details on the Fellowship:

• Renumeration:   $70,000 CAD per year
• Duration:   one year
• Location:   required residence at the University of Toronto
• Start Date:   September 1, 2026

Application Process

• Application materials include a CV, statement of interest, research proposal (2000 words max), names and contact information of two referees (letters will not be immediately requested), and a writing sample.       
• Please submit all application materials via email to islamicstudies@utoronto.ca, using: “HP Postdoc Application” as subject of the email
• The application deadline is April 6, 2026
• Decisions will be conveyed to the successful candidate in early May, 2026

For any questions, please direct inquiries to islamicstudies@utoronto.ca