“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” --Zora Neale Hurston

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“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” --Zora Neale Hurston 🕮

Student Opportunities at the Gould Center

The Gould Center is committed to involving students in the humanistic conversation at CMC through the following opportunities. We are open to inquiries from students who are looking for funding for independent humanistic research. We do not generally provide funding for research relating to a class or senior thesis.

Get in contact with the Center here.

2025-2026

 Current Open Opportunities

  • The Gould Center is excited to open up applications for the 2026-2027 Gould Student Manager positions. Please click here to find out more about role responsibilities and eligibility for the available positions.

    Student Manager: Social Media and Events - Click here to apply

    Student Manager: GCF Program Coordinator - Click here to apply

    Questions? Contact Program Coordinator Jessika Cisneros at jessika.cisneros@claremontmckenna.edu.

  • Do you have a burning research question or community engagement project you want to explore over the summer? Do you have a creative way of expressing yourself and your work? If yes, apply to be a Creative Works Fellow this summer!

    The Creative Works Fellowship (CWF) sponsored by the Gould Center is a 10-12 week full-time summer program that provides CMC students with the opportunity to engage in a fully funded self- directed project that culminates in some type of creative output.

    Eligibility: Applications are open to CMC students Class of 2027 and 2028. Preference given to humanities or prospective humanities majors

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    Get any questions you have about the fellowship answered at:

    Drop-In Office Hours on Monday, March 9th from 4-5pm and Monday, March 23 from 4-5pm in the Gould Center with Professor Gaffney.

    Limited Office Hours by appointment at https://calendly.com/pgaffney-cmc/meetings.

    Application Deadline: Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 5PM

    For more information and how to apply, click here!