| Foundation name | Scholarship name | domain | Who is eligible to submit? | Submission date |
| Ministry of Education | Doctoral grant | All areas | A teacher who has a tenure of half-time or more and whose research proposal has been approved | Mid-May |
| Ministry of Education |
Tuition participation | All areas | College teachers studying for master’s and doctoral degrees | Mid-May |
| Ministry of Education |
Grants for academic studies | All areas | Any teaching staff (including assistance with submitting applications) | Mid-May |
| Lady Davis Foundation | Post-Doctoral Researchers | From a discipline at the Hebrew University | Post-doctoral fellows from abroad or Israelis studying abroad.
*Who received a doctorate in the last five years **It is rare for a scholarship to be given to candidates who have received their doctorate from the Hebrew University and wish to immediately continue with a post-doctorate. You should contact the foundation offices. *** It is mandatory to obtain sponsorship from a lecturer at the Hebrew University. |
December 31 of each year |
| National Science Foundation | Personal Research Grant | Humanities and Social Sciences |
Researchers in Israel who hold a doctoral degree through their institution’s Research and Development Authority, or through a parallel institutional body, who meet one of these criteria.
Members of the academic staff at universities or higher education institutions in Israel, recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHE); or researchers who will be appointed academically in the upcoming academic year at the institutions are eligible to submit applications. |
Registration deadline: Mid-October
of every year |
| Mofat Institute | Exploratory research
Group research |
Research on topics relevant to teacher training and disciplinary issues | Teaching staff at colleges for training teaching staff. | September 1 of each year |
| Annual research (designated)
Group research |
Research on topics relevant to teacher training and disciplinary issues | Teaching staff at colleges for training teaching staff | January 1
of every year |
|
| Scholion | Mandel Scholarships: Teaching and Research
For postdoctoral studies *A 3-year research scholarship + a lecturer position at the Hebrew University in an annual course (2 semesters). It is possible to receive the scholarship for one or two years only. |
Humanities and Judaism
Jewish society and culture |
Outstanding young researchers who have recently received their doctoral degrees.
* Candidates who have not yet received their degree will be able to compete, provided that they submit their doctoral thesis and receive the degree by April 1 of the coming year. |
Call for papers in September
of every year |
| Scholarships for doctoral students | ||||
| Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem | Polonsky Postdoctoral Fellowships | Humanities and Social Sciences | Postdoctoral Fellowship
Candidates without a doctorate will also be considered in fields where a doctorate is not a prerequisite for career advancement. |
.
January of every year |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Leah Goldberg | humanities | Second-stage doctoral students in all fields of the humanities and from all universities in Israel. | |
| National Science Foundation | Budget assistance for publishing books that are the fruits of research | humanities | Researchers with a Ph.D. who are faculty members at one of the institutions are eligible to submit applications to the National Science Foundation. | Registration mid -July
Submission end of July |
| Foundation name | Scholarship name | domain | Who is eligible to submit? | Submission date |
| Jewish Culture Memorial Foundation
Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture |
International Doctoral Scholarship for Studies Specializing in Jewish Fields | Religious Jewish Education, Judaism and Education | Doctoral student after approval of doctoral topic | Submission of forms – October 31
of every year * Pay attention to the instructions Approval of the doctoral topic by December 1 of each year |
| International Fellowship in Jewish Studies | Social Science Project | Every lecturer | October 31
of every year * Pay attention to the instructions |
|
| Rothschild Foundation | Rothschild Foundation Scholarships – for study, advanced training, or research at institutions of higher education and research abroad | In the humanities and social sciences | 1. Master’s degree holders who apply for a scholarship for doctoral studies will be able to submit their candidacy only in those cases where the requested field of study is not possible in Israel.
2. Holders of a doctoral degree may present their candidacy provided that the degree was awarded to them after November 2005. 3. Those wishing to undertake postdoctoral training will be required to present confirmation that their work has been submitted for evaluation before leaving the country. During 2008-2009, they will be required to present confirmation that their work has been approved and that they are eligible for a doctoral degree. Priority will be given to: 1. For candidates who are completing their doctoral studies and plan to travel for postdoctoral training abroad. 2. For PhD students who need a year of study and research abroad essential for completing their doctoral thesis in Israel. Special priority will be given to the fields of the humanities. Cannot submit their candidacy: 1. Faculty members with tenure at the university. 2. Students who are staying or already studying abroad. 3. Those who receive over $25,000 from additional sources. 4. Those who completed their doctoral studies abroad (only in special cases is the foundation willing to consider such a candidacy). 5. Candidates who are engaged in the fields of Western European history and are in the final stages of writing their doctorate or who have Ph.D. and do not have tenure at the university will submit their applications for the Benevolent Fellows Scholarships (these scholarships will be announced during the year. Application deadline January 2008). Applications cannot be submitted to both funds at the same time. |
In September of each year |
| Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies
The Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies |
Victor and Sylvia Blank Fellowship | Jewish history, literature, Hebrew language, Jewish thought
The scholarship provides accommodation without supplements for 5 months. |
Renowned scholars from all fields of Jewish studies | January 15
of every year |
| Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies
The Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies |
Kennedy Leigh Fellowship | Jewish history, literature, Hebrew language, Jewish thought
The scholarship provides housing without supplements + 750 NIS per month for 3 months. |
Israeli writers or researchers with proven publications in a literary genre or field. | January 15
of every year |
| Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University
Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies |
Harry Starr Fellowship in Judaica | Humanities and social sciences related to Jewish studies
(A preferred field is announced each year) |
Postdoctoral | December
of every year |
| Yale University
The Program in Judaic Studies at Yale University |
Jacob and Hilda Blaustein postdoctoral fellowship | Medieval Jewish History | Postdoctoral
Those who received a doctorate in the last two years |
January
of every year |
| Foundation name | Scholarship name | domain | Who is eligible to submit? | Submission date |
| Ministry of Education | Doctoral grant | All areas | A teacher who has a tenure of half-time or more and whose research proposal has been approved | Mid-May |
| Ministry of Education |
Tuition participation | All areas | College teachers studying for master’s and doctoral degrees | Mid-May |
| Ministry of Education |
Grants for academic studies | All areas | Any teaching staff (including assistance with submitting applications) | Mid-May |
| Lady Davis Foundation | Post-Doctoral Researchers | From a discipline at the Hebrew University | Post-doctoral fellows from abroad or Israelis studying abroad.
*Who received a doctorate in the last five years **It is rare for a scholarship to be given to candidates who have received their doctorate from the Hebrew University and wish to immediately continue with a post-doctorate. You should contact the foundation offices. *** It is mandatory to obtain sponsorship from a lecturer at the Hebrew University. |
December 31 of each year |
| National Science Foundation | Personal Research Grant | Humanities and Social Sciences |
Researchers in Israel who hold a doctoral degree through their institution’s Research and Development Authority, or through a parallel institutional body, who meet one of these criteria.
Members of the academic staff at universities or higher education institutions in Israel, recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHE); or researchers who will be appointed academically in the upcoming academic year at the institutions are eligible to submit applications. |
Registration deadline: Mid-October
of every year |
| Mofat Institute | Exploratory research
Group research |
Research on topics relevant to teacher training and disciplinary issues | Teaching staff at colleges for training teaching staff. | September 1 of each year |
| Annual research (designated)
Group research |
Research on topics relevant to teacher training and disciplinary issues | Teaching staff at colleges for training teaching staff | January 1
of every year |
|
| Scholion | Mandel Scholarships: Teaching and Research
For postdoctoral studies *A 3-year research scholarship + a lecturer position at the Hebrew University in an annual course (2 semesters). It is possible to receive the scholarship for one or two years only. |
Humanities and Judaism
Jewish society and culture |
Outstanding young researchers who have recently received their doctoral degrees.
* Candidates who have not yet received their degree will be able to compete, provided that they submit their doctoral thesis and receive the degree by April 1 of the coming year. |
Call for papers in September
of every year |
| Scholarships for doctoral students | ||||
| Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem | Polonsky Postdoctoral Fellowships | Humanities and Social Sciences | Postdoctoral Fellowship
Candidates without a doctorate will also be considered in fields where a doctorate is not a prerequisite for career advancement. |
.
January of every year |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Leah Goldberg | humanities | Second-stage doctoral students in all fields of the humanities and from all universities in Israel. | |
| National Science Foundation | Budget assistance for publishing books that are the fruits of research | humanities | Researchers with a Ph.D. who are faculty members at one of the institutions are eligible to submit applications to the National Science Foundation. | Registration mid -July
Submission end of July |
| Foundation name | Scholarship name | domain | Who is eligible to submit? | Submission date |
| Jewish Culture Memorial Foundation
Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture |
International Doctoral Scholarship for Studies Specializing in Jewish Fields | Religious Jewish Education, Judaism and Education | Doctoral student after approval of doctoral topic | Submission of forms – October 31
of every year * Pay attention to the instructions Approval of the doctoral topic by December 1 of each year |
| International Fellowship in Jewish Studies | Social Science Project | Every lecturer | October 31
of every year * Pay attention to the instructions |
|
| Rothschild Foundation | Rothschild Foundation Scholarships – for study, advanced training, or research at institutions of higher education and research abroad | In the humanities and social sciences | 1. Master’s degree holders who apply for a scholarship for doctoral studies will be able to submit their candidacy only in those cases where the requested field of study is not possible in Israel.
2. Holders of a doctoral degree may present their candidacy provided that the degree was awarded to them after November 2005. 3. Those wishing to undertake postdoctoral training will be required to present confirmation that their work has been submitted for evaluation before leaving the country. During 2008-2009, they will be required to present confirmation that their work has been approved and that they are eligible for a doctoral degree. Priority will be given to: 1. For candidates who are completing their doctoral studies and plan to travel for postdoctoral training abroad. 2. For PhD students who need a year of study and research abroad essential for completing their doctoral thesis in Israel. Special priority will be given to the fields of the humanities. Cannot submit their candidacy: 1. Faculty members with tenure at the university. 2. Students who are staying or already studying abroad. 3. Those who receive over $25,000 from additional sources. 4. Those who completed their doctoral studies abroad (only in special cases is the foundation willing to consider such a candidacy). 5. Candidates who are engaged in the fields of Western European history and are in the final stages of writing their doctorate or who have Ph.D. and do not have tenure at the university will submit their applications for the Benevolent Fellows Scholarships (these scholarships will be announced during the year. Application deadline January 2008). Applications cannot be submitted to both funds at the same time. |
In September of each year |
| Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies
The Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies |
Victor and Sylvia Blank Fellowship | Jewish history, literature, Hebrew language, Jewish thought
The scholarship provides accommodation without supplements for 5 months. |
Renowned scholars from all fields of Jewish studies | January 15
of every year |
| Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies
The Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies |
Kennedy Leigh Fellowship | Jewish history, literature, Hebrew language, Jewish thought
The scholarship provides housing without supplements + 750 NIS per month for 3 months. |
Israeli writers or researchers with proven publications in a literary genre or field. | January 15
of every year |
| Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University
Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies |
Harry Starr Fellowship in Judaica | Humanities and social sciences related to Jewish studies
(A preferred field is announced each year) |
Postdoctoral | December
of every year |
| Yale University
The Program in Judaic Studies at Yale University |
Jacob and Hilda Blaustein postdoctoral fellowship | Medieval Jewish History | Postdoctoral
Those who received a doctorate in the last two years |
January
of every year |
