Dr. Najmaldin Karim Research Fellowship in Kurdish Political Studies

The Kurdish Political Studies Program (KPSP) is currently accepting applications for the Dr. Najmaldin Karim Fellowship aimed at undergraduate students at UCF. The fellow will work on a research project related to Kurdish politics, broadly defined, under the supervision of KPSP faculty in the spring 2025 semester. This research aims to produce a final paper worthy of publication, enrich the fellow’s academic credentials, and provide a unique opportunity to gain in-depth insights into Kurdish politics. The fellow students will receive $1,000 for the semester. All financial aid rules and regulations apply.

Application Requirements
• A minimum GPA of 3.5
• A one-page letter of interest
• A writing sample (e.g., term paper submitted in a class)
• An unofficial copy of transcript
• A resume with two listed academic references

Submission Requirements

Students should submit their application to Dr. Mehmet Gurses, Director of Kurdish Studies, at gurses@ucf.edu by November 22, 2024. A committee of UCF faculty will select the fellow.

Previous Fellows

Farah Shah – Spring 2025

Hannah Hillsgrove – Spring 2024

Myli Sangria – Spring 2023

Hannah Barnes – Spring 2022

Mohammed Al-Awwad – Fall 2021

Sophia Griement – Fall 2020

Alexi Sadaka – Spring 2020

Jenna Dovydaitis – Spring 2019

Margaret Morgan – Spring 2018

Kellan Ritter – Spring 2017