All Fields
- Mandel Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities and Jewish Studies for 2024–2027
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The Mandel Fellowships are intended for scholars, from Israel and abroad, who have shown exceptional excellence and originality, and whose research contributes significantly to academic scholarship and cultural discourse.
Funding: Mandel Scholars receive approximately 138,000 NIS per year in addition to a research budget.Deadline: September 12, 2023
More information: here
Contact email: For all other inquiries, you can visit our website or contact us at scholion@savion.huji.ac.il.
- Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship in Israel
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The Azrieli Foundation offers 24 fellowships each year to outstanding postdoctoral students from outside of Israel, interested in conducting research in Israel in all fields of research: up to 18 Fellowships in STEM fields, up to three in humanities and up to three in social sciences.
Funding: The Fellowship consists of a basic stipend of ILS 168,000 per academic year, with an additional ILS 20,000 granted annually for research expenses and research-related travel (altogether approximately EUR 53,000 in total). The basic stipend is divided into monthly payments of ILS 14,000. Fellows accompanied to Israel by a companion will receive an additional sum of ILS 20,000 per year.
Deadline: 9 May 2024
More information: here
Contact email: fellows@azrielifoundation.org ; kerensa@savion.huji.ac.il ;
- China Scholarship Council (CSC) – Hebrew University of Jerusalem Scholarship Program (2024-2025)
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The CSC program provides scholarships for up to 20 selected PhD students (full degree and sandwich), postdoctoral students and visiting scholars from Chinese institutions each year, to engage in doctoral (12 – 48 months) and post-doctoral level research (12 – 24 months) at HUJI, and to host visiting scholars for academic visits of 3-12 months.
Funding: The CSC will provide $2000 per month for PhD students, Post-Doctoral students and Visiting Scholars. HUJI host researchers will provide a minimum of US$600 subsidy per month.
CSC will consider their application for a living allowance as prescribed from time to time by the Chinese Government (which include health insurance), a return international airfare to Israel by the most economical route, and visa application fees.
Deadline:
Full PhD Degree: 1 January 2024
Postdoctoral fellows, PhD Sandwich, and Visiting Scholars: 4 March 2024More information: here
Contact email: naomishal@savion.huji.ac.il
- Excellence Fellowship Program for International Postdoctoral Researchers
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The Council for Higher Education in Israel and the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities has announced the 5th Call of the Excellence Fellowship Program in Israel for outstanding international postdoctoral researchers. Through this initiative, Israel offers top recent PhD graduates (up to 4 years from graduation) of all academic disciplines the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in Israel with leading scientists and scholars in their field.
Funding: Up to 20 fellowships will be awarded for two years in the amount of 160,000 NIS (~$48,000) per year.
Deadline: 1 October 2022
More information: here
Contact email: kerensa@savion.huji.ac.il
- Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship
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Fulbright Israel administers the Fulbright Academic Program in Israel, and awardsfellowships to U.S. postdoctoral scholars who seek to pursue research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Fellowships are offered to researchers in all academic disciplines for a period of up to 20 months (two academic years).
Funding: $95,000, for two years ($47,500 per year), reimbursement of airfare expenses (U.S. – Israel, under the Fly America act) for Fulbright fellows (and spouses), partial reimbursement of children’s education expenses and fees and additional relocation funding of up to $9,000 relocation reimbursement granted by The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Deadline: 15 September 2023
More information: here
Contact email: USprograms@fulbright.org.il
- Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) 2023
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This program offers fellowships to researchers holding a PhD wishing to undertake mobility either to or between EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, Israel included, (European Postdoctoral Fellowships), or to a non-associated Third Country (Global Postdoctoral Fellowships)
Funding: 12-36 months, depends on the scheme. Amount of the grant: EUR 200,000-300,000 (see pp. 89-91 of the Work Programm)
Deadline: 13 September 2023
More Information: here
Contact Email: yaarar@savion.huji.ac.il
- The Hebrew University Postdoctoral Fellowship funds and The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust fund
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The Hebrew University offers several fellowships to provide the opportunity for Visiting Professors and Postdoctoral researchers from abroad, regardless of nationality, gender or field of scholarship to teach, study and participate in research at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
These Fellowships are open to all disciplines studied at the Hebrew University.
Funding: NIS. 6,164 (per month) plus NIS 600* / 1,000* (per month) rental allowance to those who live in the area of Jerusalem, for 9-12 months (depending on available resources);
*600 NIS if coming alone, 1,000 NIS if coming with family / partner
In addition:
(1) The Trust will pay for a roundtrip flight from the fellow's country of origin to Israel and back again.(2) Half of the standard medical insurance if purchased and paid for in Israel
Deadline: January 31st, 2024
More Information: here
Contact Email: post_vp@savion.huji.ac.il;
Social Sciences and Humanities
- Mandel Postdoctoral Fellowshipsin the Humanities and Jewish Studies (2024–2027)
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The Mandel Fellowships are intended for scholars, from Israel and abroad, who have shown exceptional excellence and originality, and whose research contributes significantly to academic scholarship and cultural discourse.
Funding: Mandel Scholars receive approximately 138,000 NIS per year in addition to a research budget.Deadline: September 12, 2023
More information: here
Contact email: For all other inquiries, you can visit our website or contact us at scholion@savion.huji.ac.il.
- The Martin Buber Society of Fellows in the Humanities and Social Sciences for 2023-2024
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Each year the Academic Committee of the Martin Buber Society of Fellows selects up to ten exceptionally gifted young scholars (up to five from Israel and five from Germany).
Funding: Fellows receive a monthly stipend of approximately 9000 NIS for up to 4 years. They are expected to be in residence and asked to spend at least 4 days a week at the office. The fellows are also encouraged to move to Jerusalem, thus fellows who move to Jerusalem with their family are eligible for additional support.
Deadline: 18 September 2023
Full Information: here
Contact Email: buber.fellows@mail.huji.ac.il
- The Leonard Davis Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2022-2023
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The Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations offer post-doctoral fellowships to scholars working on issues pertaining to international relations. The institute is particularly interested in candidates working within the fields of international security, international political economy, foreign policy and conflict research, and global issues.
Funding: Fellows receive up to 90,000 ILS (per annum).
Deadline: 30 December 2021 (EXPIRED)
Full Information: here
Contact Email: davis.institute@mail.huji.ac.il
- The Sophie Davis Forum Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2022-2023
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The Fellowship is for Israeli and overseas applicants who are working on issues related to gender, conflict and peace, in International Relations.
Funding: Fellows receive up to 90,000 ILS (per annum).
Deadline: 25 May 2022 (EXPIRED)
Full Information: here
Contact Email: davis.institute@mail.huji.ac.il
- Truman Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2022-2023
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The Truman Fellowships are intended for scholars, from Israel and abroad, in the field of peace studies and/or conflict resolution.
Funding: Truman Scholars receive 80,000 NIS per year for up to 2 years.
Deadline: 9 September 2021 (EXPIRED)
Full Information: here
Contact Email: truman@savion.huji.ac.il
STEM
- The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program
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The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program is designed to transform Israel’s scientific landscape, dramatically expanding its talent pool by attracting excellent postdoctoral researchers from leading universities in the United States and Canada.
Postdoctoral scholarships are available for outstanding postdoctoral fellows at the Hebrew University for the 2023-2024 academic year in one of the following two tracks:
Israeli University Postdoc Track: A 2-year postdoctoral scholarship through which scholars conduct research at the Hebrew University. The scholarship may be renewed on a competitive basis for a 3rd year, if circumstances permit.
Joint North American-Israeli Postdoc Track: A 2-year joint postdoctoral scholarship through which scholars spend part of their time at the Hebrew University, and part of their time at a US or Canadian university. Scholars in this track can decide how to divide their time between the two institutions.
Funding:
Israeli University Postdoc Track: Scholarship of $63,000 per academic year for up to two years. Of this amount, $3,000 in research funds is provided to scholars by the HUJI supervisor. $51,600 ($4,300 per month) for living expenses and $8,400 for relocation, research and research-related travel expenses).
Joint North American-Israeli Postdoc Track: Scholarship of $63,000 per academic year for up to two years. Of this amount, $3,000 in research funds is provided to scholars by the HUJI supervisor. $51,600 for living expenses ($4,300 per month) and $8,400 towards relocation reimbursement. Another $8,000 for research and travel to professional conferences is provided directly to the scholar by their US or Canadian university.
Deadline: 15 December 2022; 1 February 2023; 31 March 2023
Full information: here
Contact person: kerensa@savion.huji.ac.il
- BARD Vaadia Post-Doctoral Fellowships
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The primary objective of the BARD Postdoctoral Fellowship is to enable young scientists to acquire new skills and techniques while becoming professionally established in the agricultural research community. The program promotes cooperative agricultural research between postdoctoral fellows from one country (the United States or Israel) and senior scientists from the other.
Funding: $40,000 including travel expenses + $9,000 dependant allowance
Deadline: yearly, mid January
Full Information: here
Contact information: lea@bard-isus.com
- Cancer Research Institute - Irvington Fellowship
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This Fellowship Program provides critical financial support and continued career training to the most promising young scientists in basic and tumor immunology as part of the lifesaving work in cancer immunotherapy research.
Funding: Fellows receive up to $186,000 over three years to cover the cost of salary, insurance, and other research-related expenses, such as travel to conferences and meetings. The institutional allowance can also be used for childcare.
Deadline: 1 March; 1 September (if a deadline falls on the weekend, applications are due the following Monday)
Full Information: here
Contact information: grants@cancerresearch.org
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation- Postdoctoral Fellowships
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JDRF Postdoctoral fellowships are designed to attract qualified, promising scientists entering their professional career in the T1D research field. The applicant is required to work with a sponsor who can provide a training environment conducive to beginning a career in type 1 diabetes-relevant research. At the time of activating the award, the applicant must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DMD, DVM), or the equivalent from an accredited institution and must not be simultaneously serving an internship or residency.
Funding: Total dollar amount varies based on years of relevant experience.
Deadline: 29 June 2022
Full Information: here
Contact information: preawardsupport@jdrf.org
- Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Program in Brain Sciences
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ELSC (The Edomnd&Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences) invites exceptional researchers with a Ph.D. to join our flourishing ELSC community and participate in our outstanding research. This postdoctoral program reaches across several disciplines to provide the tools and skills for the theoretical and experimental study of the dynamics and computational capabilities of neural networks. Our goal is to develop new insights into the mechanisms underlying both brain function and dysfunction.
Funding: 144,000 NIS/year (12,000 ILS month)
Deadline: 30 June 2023
Full Information: here
Contact information: diklaho@savion.huji.ac.il