“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.

2024-2025

 Current Open Opportunities

  • The Gould Center is excited to open up applications for the 2025-2026 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 Publicity - Click here to apply

    • Student Manager: Publications Coordinator - Click here to apply

    • Student Manager: GCF Program Coordinator - Click here to apply

    • Student Manager: Event Coordinator - Click here to apply

    Application Deadline: Friday, April 4th at 5PM, Pacific

    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. Past projects include: podcasts, artworks (2-dimensional and 3-dimensional), e-magazines, documentary films, virtual games, etc.

    Open to CMC students in the class of 2026 and 2027. Preference given to humanities or prospective humanities majors.

    Application Deadline: Sunday, March 30th at 5PM

    Drop-In Office Hours with Professor Tamara Venit-Shelton will take place on Monday, March 24th from 1-2pm and Wednesday, March 26th from 2-3pm at the Gould Center in Kravis Lower Court. Zoom appointments available at tvenit.youcanbook.me.

    Click here for more information and to apply.