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Fellowship Applications

The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts offers fellowships to support film research or production, within the scope of the center's mission.

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FALL 2025 FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS: CLOSED

  • Application deadline: Sunday, November 30 at 11:59PM 

 

Fellowship Overview

  •  WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?  The fellowships provide access and opportunity to individuals across the UC San Diego academic community to  further engagement, exploration and innovation in the many forms of cinematic arts. 

  • WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Current UC San Diego students, faculty and staff can apply for a fellowship.

    • Students must be registered and be in good academic standing. Senate Faculty and Unit 18 Lecturers must be in residence, have an academic appointment at UC San Diego for the duration of the fellowship and not be on an approved leave, sabbatical or work relocation. Previous fellowship awardees will not be eligible for another fellowship for two academic years.

  • WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE? Fellows receive funding and/or access to professional filming equipment.

    • Funds are determined by the individual project needs and can be utilized in several ways, ranging from film production costs, to research, travel and film-festival attendance. 

    • Staff are only eligible for access to film equipment due to university protocols.

  •  WHAT IS REQUIRED OF FELLOWS? Requirements may vary in each fellowship call, though generally fellows must attend specific center-hosted events, produce a one-page report of the project progress, and present the project as part of the annual Fellowship forum. 

  • WHEN ARE THEY OFFERED? Fellowship applications are typically posted in the fall each academic year.

  • HOW DO I APPLY? Interested participants submit an electronic application with all required items. 

    • Required material typically includes: (1) A project description with the research plan and details on how the project is consistent with the center’s vision, (2) A curriculum vitae or resume, (3) An itemized budget of anticipated expenses (4) A reference letter from a UC San Diego Faculty member (for students only), (5) A relevant work sample (for students only). 

  • HOW MANY ARE OFFERED? The number varies, though approximately 10 fellows are selected during each call.
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Meet the Fellows

Learn about the program’s talented and ambitious recipients from all across the UC San Diego campus.

Meet the Fellows