Partnership History
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Melbourne (UoM) signed a memorandum of understanding in 2008 to foster exchange and research a research workshop in Melbourne or Jerusalem. Ten joint workshops have been held to date, six in Melbourne and four in Jerusalem.
Additionally, in 2019 the Jerusalem-Melbourne Joint PhD Program was launched to enable pairs of HUJI and UoM faculty members to co-supervise 2 PhD students (one at each institution) and provide them with a global research experience. 8 such pairs have been selected for funding to date. PhD students in the program are enrolled in both institutions and spend at least one year at the host institution abroad. Upon successful completion of the PhD research, students are eligible to receive a PhD from both institutions.
Both programs aim to facilitate collaborations promoting knowledge exchange and fostering idea development, encourage student exchange, training and academic cooperation, and enable joint research proposals to external funding agencies.
Information About the Partner Institution
Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is the leading university in Australia and one of the leading universities internationally. With over 100 research centers and institutes and over 54,000 students, the University of Melbourne brings together expertise from across the University and connects with thought leaders around the world to tackle society’s complex problems in innovative ways.
Funding Opportunities
Partnership Coordinator
Alma Lessing
International Partnerships & Development
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Mount Scopus, 9190500 Jerusalem, Israel
+972-(0)2-5880454
almal@savion.huji.ac.il