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11357-IS

All Disciplines Postdoctoral Fellowship

Israel

Middle East and North Africa

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Grant Activity

The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF) administers the Fulbright Academic Program in Israel, and plans to award fellowships to U.S. postdoctoral scholars who seek to pursue research in one of Israel's academic institutions. Grants are open to researchers in all academic disciplines and support programs of work in Israel for up to 20 months (two academic years).

Each candidate should be responsible for the arrangement of his/her institutional affiliations in Israel independently, including development of the program of work for the proposed visit, through contacts with possible host institutions. According to USIEF policy, Fulbright postdoctoral fellows must hold official postdoctoral fellow status at their host institutions in Israel, including access to campus resources. Please contact the Fulbright Israel Office at USPrograms@fulbright.org.il with any questions or assistance with identifying suitable hosts or contacts.

Grant Length

Up to two academic years, minimum of one academic year.

Grant Dates

Grants may begin any time in the period of August 2021 - April 2022 as agreed upon with host institution.

Locations

Any accredited institution of higher education. For the complete list of such institutions, click here.

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all disciplines

Special Features

During their grant period, Fulbright U.S. Scholars in Israel may apply for a short-term regional travel grant (five to 14 days) for participation in a variety of activities including faculty and student lectures, graduate or faculty seminars, curriculum development, public lectures, panel presentations, needs assessment, conferences, or some combination thereof.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is required

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

A letter of invitation from an accredited Israeli institution of higher education is required. Each candidate should be responsible for the arrangement of his/her institutional affiliations in Israel independently, including development of the program of work for the proposed visit through contacts with possible host institutions. Please contact the Fulbright program in Israel at USPrograms@fulbright.org.il for assistance with identifying suitable host institutions or institutional contacts.

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Candidates who have begun their postdoctoral work in Israel prior to applying are not eligible to apply.

To be eligible for a Fulbright fellowship beginning in 2021, candidates must have received their Ph.D. degrees no earlier than August 2016 in order to remain eligible as a postdoctoral researcher for the duration of the Fellowship. Additionally, applicants must receive their Ph.D. before they leave to Israel to begin their postdoctoral research.

Additional Information

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities.

Helpful Links

United States - Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF)

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

$95,000 ($47,500 per academic year for two years).

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

Reimbursement of airfare expenses (U.S. – Israel, under the Fly America act) for Fulbright fellow (and spouse)

Partial reimbursement of children's education expenses and fees

Special Award Benefits

Limited accident and medical coverage for the grantee only.
Mandatory attendance at USIEF-sponsored arrival orientation.
Opportunities to participate in multiple cultural and academic events hosted throughout the year by USIEF.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

Approximately 16 grants, including up to and up to eight grants for teaching/research or research and up to research opportunities are also available via the Middle East and North Africa Regional Research Program.

Overview

Fulbright Israel (USIEF) was established in 1956 by the Governments of the United States and Israel to administer the Fulbright Program in Israel. The Foundation is funded by the United States and Israeli Governments and is governed by a binational Board of Directors. The Foundation aims to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Israel by means of student and faculty exchanges at the highest possible level of academic excellence. We offer a variety of fellowships and opportunities for research, teaching and studying in Israel. Israel is a unique destination for research and professional development. A hub for academic exellence, innovation and entrepreneurship.

From our Fellows:

"A postdoc in Israel combines access to world-class scholars and academic resources with the amazing experience of living in one of the most fascinating and historically-rich regions of the world. My family and I have been grateful to meet so many people who are willing to invite us into life here. The Fulbright staff have helped at every stage with logistics, questions, connections, and providing opportunities to encounter Israel beyond the tourist’s surface."

Erika Tritle, Fulbright Fellow 2018-2020, Ben Gurion University of the Negev

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Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Candidate Profile

Postdoctoral

Number of Grants

Up To 8

Program Staff

Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Phone:

202-686-4000

Email:

middleeastnorthafrica@iie.org

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