Fields of ResearchThe call is open to all disciplines of scientific activity.

Research Project LocationThe activities can take place in Italy or in Israel.

FundingThe Vigevani Research Foundation will award one Research Project Prize of $15,000. Funding will be allocated to the HUJI partner.

Application

The joint proposals should include a faculty member of an Italian University/Research Institute and a faculty member of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
The application should include the following documents:

– A description of the scientific research project indicating clearly the importance of the collaboration between the Israeli and the Italian scientific institutions and the duration of the project.
– CV of each Principal Investigator of the Israeli and Italian faculty members, including a short list of important publications in the field of the research project.
– A detailed financial budget with details on the distribution of the expenses for the total amount.
– [The document should not exceed 5 pages]

The full applications should be submitted as one pdf file to the HUJI International Office, Alma Lessing, International Partnerships & Development via Email: almal@savion.huji.ac.il

Evaluation and Notification of Results
The applications will be peer reviewed by an internal expert committee, under the jurisdiction of the Vice President for International Affairs of the Hebrew University, according to scientific merit and the criteria of excellence of the joint projects, researchers and added value to HUJI-Italian collaboration. The winning application(s) will be selected by a joint committee composed by Hebrew University and Italian Friends of HU representatives in accordance with the above.

Notification of results will be by August 2024.

Reporting Requirements
At the termination of the project, the researchers are required to submit a detailed report, including the results and a financial report.

More Information
Alma Lessing, International Partnerships & Development, The International Office Email: almal@savion.huji.ac.il

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Program Overview

This program provides scholarships for 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.

Entry Criteria

• Candidates must be citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application;
• Candidates must not be currently working or studying abroad.
• Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their research;
• Candidates must hold an acceptance letter from HUJI. They must therefore fulfill the relevant academic entry requirements set by HUJI. * PhD students only are required to fulfill the language requirements as described here
• Candidates should satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC by completing the CSC Application Form and the CSC Employer Reference Form here.

Application and Selection Process

Candidates are required to find and contact a supervisor/host researcher from HUJI and obtain their agreement to host and supervise the candidate, before submitting the application documents.
In order to find a supervisor, please visit the website of the relevant department at the Hebrew University.
For further inquiries and assistance, please contact Ms. Naomi Shalom, Director of Asia Engagement at HUJI International Office, Email: naomishal@savion.huji.ac.il

• PhD Candidates (full PhD degree* and visiting PhD candidates) should submit:

1. CV
2. Degree Certificate which proves the candidate is entitled to embark on PhD studies
3. Letter of Motivation (1 page)
4. Letter of Endorsement from HUJI supervisor
5. 1-2 Letters of Recommendation

* Please note:
Full PhD degree candidates, who have not yet been accepted to PhD studies at the Hebrew University, are required to apply to the Authority for Research Students of the Hebrew University no later than 1 January 2024. For further information about the application process for PhD studies at the Hebrew University, see here.

• Post-Doctoral Candidates should submit:

1. CV
2. Research Proposal (max. 5 pages)
3. Letter of Endorsement from HUJI supervisor
4. 1-2 Letters of Recommendation

• Visiting Scholars should submit:

1. CV and List of Publications
2. Invitation Letter from HUJI host
3. Visit Plan

Applications should be sent as one PDF file to: Ms. Naomi Shalom, HUJI International Office, Email: naomishal@savion.huji.ac.il by the below deadlines.

Deadlines for Application
Full PhD Degree: 1 January 2024
Postdoctoral fellows, PhD Sandwich and Visiting Researchers: 4 March 2024

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