“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

  • 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!

  • The Gould Center for Humanistic Studies is pleased to offer a sponsored internship for Summer 2026 at the Southern California Public Radio (LAist), located in Pasadena, CA. LAist is a multiplatform news organization serving the second largest media market in the country. The intern will improve their news writing, research, and story production skills. Newsroom interns will get a meaningful work experience and conclude the internship period with demonstrable skills in their area of interest, plus a knowledge of public media.

    The student intern will receive a funding award of $4,000 - $5,000 to assist with travel and expenses associated with this internship. The intern will join SCPR for 5 days per week over an 8-week period. All sponsored interns must complete the requirement of INT 198: Internship for academic credit.

    Eligibility: CMC students Class of 2027, 2028, and 2029 with preference given to students majoring in the humanities.

    Application Deadline: Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at 5PM

    For more information and how to apply, click here!

  • The Gould Center for Humanistic Studies is pleased to offer a sponsored internship for Summer 2026 at Temecula Valley Writers and Illustrators (TVWI) located in Temecula, CA. TVWI is seeking a high-performing intern to join the Social Media/Marketing team for Summer 2026. This internship offers a remote opportunity to engage with community artists and writers as TVWI builds out their non-profit’s reach and impact. This position is perfect for someone passionate about the arts and humanities, seeking opportunities to witness the positive impact they can personally make within a growing community.

    The intern will join TVWI for 10-15 hours per week, up to 150 hours over the 10-week period starting on Monday, June 1st. Pay rate for the position is $16.90/hr. This position is remote.

    Eligibility: CMC students Class of 2027, 2028, and 2029 with preference given to humanities or prospective humanities majors.

    Application Deadline: Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at 5PM

    For more information and how to apply, click here!