Call for Applications Faculty-Led Academic Courses with International Travel Components Summer 2024 and the 2024-25 Academic Year

28 December, 2023

 

Submission Deadline: 28 February 2024

Background

As part of Hebrew University’s internationalization strategy, the International Office strives to offer culturally immersive, hands-on opportunities for Hebrew University students within the framework of their studies. These short-term study abroad courses, also known as field-based instruction, enrich traditional classroom learning with impactful, real-world encounters designed to broaden students’ global perspectives by exposure to cultures, peoples and places overseas.

Faculty members are invited to apply for financial support for academic courses with international travel components scheduled to take place during Summer 2024, or the 2024-25 academic year. Support for up to 12 courses is available.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Course must be registered in the university course catalogue ("Shnaton") and award academic credit for participants.
  • Travel abroad must be an integral, required component of the course.
  • Strong preference for collaboration with a local host academic institution with their faculty and students during the tour.
  • Minimum duration of travel abroad is 5 study days.
  • Minimum enrollment of 10 students required.

Financial Reimbursement

  • Academic units are eligible to receive a lump sum of up to $5,000 to defray subsidies for student travel costs.
  • Support will be provided according to the following scale:
                NIS 10,500 for courses with min. 10 participants
                NIS 14,000 for courses with min. 20 participants
                NIS 17,500 for courses with min. 30 participants
  • Travel expenses for lecturers are not eligible.
  • Academic units are required to contribute a minimum of NIS 10,500 toward course costs.

Application Procedure

Applications should include the following:
• Name of course and leading faculty member/s
• Course description and syllabus
• International travel itinerary
• Detailed course budget
• Letter of endorsement from department head or dean, as well as a commitment to provide a minimum of NIS 10,500 in matching funds toward course costs

Documents should be submitted via email as a single PDF file to Ms. Keren Sagi: kerensa@savion.huji.ac.il

        Submission Deadline: 28 February 2024

Information on Travel and Safety Regulations for Applicants

  • If the country of destination does not have diplomatic relations with the State of Israel, or if there is a travel warning in place for the specific destination (published by MFO), the faculty member must receive management-level permission for the tour prior to publication of the course in the university catalogue. Requests for such permission should be submitted to Ms. Jane Turner, Head, International Office: janet@savion.huji.ac.il.
  • Each student will be required to purchase and present proof of travel insurance, including liability insurance. Such coverage is available for purchase through this link.
  • In case of a tour to a location without proper cellular reception, the responsible faculty member must carry a satellite telephone for the duration of the tour for emergency use.
  • An emergency contact list for all students must be prepared in advance of travel, and a copy must be carried by the responsible faculty member and be sent to the department administration.
  • All participants must complete the Travel Regulations Form as prepared by the leading faculty member prior to departure.

Reporting Requirements

Faculty members are required to submit a short report within one month following the course completion to Ms. Keren Sagi: kerensa@savion.huji.ac.il

Further Information: Ms. Keren Sagi: kerensa@savion.huji.ac.il; 02-5494852

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