In an effort to enhance the quality of courses, instruction and research in Jewish Studies in universities throughout the world, a Visiting Fellowship programme has been established by Yad Hanadiv and the Beracha Foundation. Fellowships are awarded each year to scholars in Jewish studies, who hold non-tenured university positions or who have received tenure after September 2001. Fellows will spend a year in Israel, participating in a structured programme in their field of study. The programme will include regular meetings with a senior scholar who will be selected in consultation with the Fellow and who will serve as an academic supervisor. The Fellows will be required to confirm that upon completion of the 2001/02 academic year they will resume teaching Jewish studies, at a University abroad.

Candidates wishing to apply for a Fellowship for the academic year 2001/02 must meet the following criteria:

1. Maximum age of 40 at 1st September 2001.
2. Hold a Ph.D. degree by 1st January 2001.
3. Fluency in Hebrew.
4. Permanent, non-Israeli residence abroad.
5. Involvement specifically in the teaching of courses in Jewish studies.

The Fellowship for 2001/02 will be in the amount of $20,000 plus a family allowance ($2,000 for spouse, plus $2,000 per child), where applicable. Expenses of travel and housing are the sole responsibility of the Fellow. Fellows will be given working space at the campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and will also be granted auditing privileges and access to the libraries and other research resources of the university.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 31st December 2000. Applicants will be advised as to the decision of the Steering Committee on or before 15th January 2001. Further information and application forms may be obtained by writing to:

Yad Hanadiv/Beracha Foundation Fellowships
16 Ibn Gvirol Street
Jerusalem, 92430 ISRAEL
or E-Mail: LLavie@yadhanadiv.org.il

May we ask you kindly to share this information with any persons who you feel would be suitable for possible inclusion in the programme.

16 Ibn Gvirol Street
92430 Jerusalem
Israel

Tel: 566 5107
Fax: 561 0028

Priority is given :-

a) to first-time visitors to Israel
b) to scholars who have corresponded with colleagues in Israel; and have received personal invitations to lecture/explore joint research programmes in Israel.
c) to British scholars interested in obtaining research data for comparative Anglo-Israeli studies.
d) Generally we do not furnish grants to British scholars who have merely been invited to participate/present at international meetings held in Israel.

tel: 020 7435 6803; fax: 020 7794 0291
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The Government of Israel is pleased to offer a number of study scholarships provided by the Department of Culture & Science in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jerusalem.

Students will be presented with an opportunity to study at renowned universities, while gaining first hand experience of living in a country as diverse in terrain as it is in people.

Scholarships, to holders of B.A./B.Sc. or above, will be available at the following institutions:

Full contact details of the participating institutes can be found by clicking here!

The scholarship includes tuition and is supplemented by a stipend of $600 per month paid in Shekels at the current exchange rate and is considered sufficient to cover basic living expenses and accommodation for one person, at student level.

Dependants or other family members must be supported independently.

Travel expenses to and from Israel are not included in the scholarship. Basic Health Insurance is included, although this does not cover dental treatment and chronic illness.

There are no restrictions on the areas of study, although preference will be given to applicants who intend to study Israel or Jewish related subjects.

Applicants may undertake a Hebrew language course in the months of August and September.

In addition to the full year scholarships the government of Israel offers a number of Summer Course Scholarships available in English at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, which usually take place during July. 

Applicants must be British citizens and under the age of 35.

Applicants must be B.A./B.Sc. holders (or above) and have a record of good academic achievement. Scholarships are only intended for research and specialisation of studies in the field concerned, and not for the purpose of obtaining a degree.

Scholarships are normally for a full academic year (October - June).

A proposed programme for the period in Israel or a well-defined subject for research is requested from all applicants.

Three copies of the application form with two academic letters of reference should be sent to the Embassy of Israel by 31/1/2000.

Applicants should be of sound physical and mental health.

The Department for Cultural Affairs at the Embassy of Israel will notify candidates of their acceptance to one of the schemes on offer.