Visualizing Palestine (VP) is launching a three-month online fellowship program for designers. Apply by 15 November, 2026.
Since 2012, designers at Visualizing Palestine have developed a strong process to transform research and data into visuals to equip educators, advocates, and organizers working toward justice for Palestinians. In 2027, we are hosting a part-time design fellowship led by Visualizing Palestine information designer Yosra El-Gazzar, with the goal of creating space for VP to mentor a small group of designers in our process and approach to data storytelling. In the course of the program, fellows will work with the team to produce an original VP visual. Our goal in offering this fellowship is also to seed relationships with designers who may be interested in contributing to VP’s work in the future.
WHO CAN APPLY? Design professionals, including early-career designers or more experienced designers with a strong interest in learning about Visualizing Palestine’s practice.
FELLOWSHIP STRUCTURE The fellowship will be facilitated online from January 15–April 15, 2027. Fellows must be available on a part-time basis of 15–20 hours per week throughout this period to participate in weekly group seminars, flexible fellowship project hours, and one-on-one meetings. We aim to invite a cohort of 3–5 fellows to participate.
FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS
Compensation Stipend of $4,500 upon completion of the fellowship and up to $150 in reimbursement for the cost of design software.
Mentorship & collaboration Mentorship from Visualizing Palestine designers and opportunity to contribute to Visualizing Palestine projects.
Publication Credit for contributions to any published work developed during the fellowship.
Network Our goal is for fellows to become part of the community of designers VP engages and/or recommends to movement partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Design experience This fellowship is open to those with professional experience in design (any relevant discipline). Early-career designers are welcome to apply.
- Availability and commitment Applicants must be able to commit to participating for the full duration of the fellowship, including joining all weekly seminars.
- Time zone For optimal collaboration, applicants should be based in time zones ranging from GMT-4 to GMT+3, or have significant availability within the working hours of these time zones.
- Software Proficiency with Adobe software or comparable tools is required. Experience in information design or data visualization tools is beneficial but not required.
- Language The fellowship will be conducted in English. Arabic knowledge is an asset but not required.
- Knowledge of Palestinian context While previous work on Palestine is not required, strong applicants will demonstrate background knowledge of Palestinian history and narratives and awareness of relevant issues.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit the application form by November 15, 2026, attaching their CV and a portfolio of a maximum of 10 pages showcasing their most relevant work (20 MB maximum size). Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Application Form: bit.ly/vp-fellowship
Interviews will be held in November and early December. All applicants will be notified of their application status by December 2026.
Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.
Visualizing Palestine is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or sexual orientation. To learn more about Visualizing Palestine, please visit: https://visualizingpalestine.org/
