The Division of Global Engagement invites University of Haifa faculty members who will lead an academic course that includes travel abroad to apply for partial financial support for students’ stay overseas.

Eligible activities must meet all of the following conditions:

• The travel is an integral part of a recognized University of Haifa course in the 2026–2027 academic year;
• The stay abroad takes place in cooperation with an academic institution overseas;
• The program includes joint academic activities with faculty and students from the host institution (e.g. joint workshops, collaborative learning, fieldwork, or group projects).

Who may apply
The course instructor.

Eligible expenses

• Flights and accommodation for students
• Flights and accommodation for the course instructor — only if the instructor holds the academic rank of Lecturer

Funding
Support will be awarded to up to five courses.
Maximum support: NIS 20,000 per course and NIS 3,000 per student.
Funds will be transferred to the relevant faculty/school/department budget line.

How to apply
The application consists of two parts and must be submitted by the course instructor:

1. An online form including: course number and description, the academic component of the stay abroad, details of the host institution, and a description of the joint activities and potential for strengthening the University of Haifa’s international ties.
2. An email to Tzohar1@univ.haifa.ac.il containing the estimated overall budget, the requested funding breakdown (flights and accommodation only), and a support letter from the host institution.

Selection criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on:

• Academic and educational value of the stay abroad
• Quality and depth of collaboration with the host institution
• Potential to strengthen the University of Haifa’s international relations
• Equity considerations and budget availability
• Costs in the destination country
• Priority will be given to instructors who have not previously received funding through this channel

Deadline
November 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Reporting
A short report must be submitted within one month after the activity (and no later than October 15 2027 for courses held in summer 2027). The report should include details of the program abroad, the names of participating students, actual flight and accommodation costs, and any potential for continued collaboration.

For questions, please contact Tsameret Einav at Tzohar1@univ.haifa.ac.il or extension 57269.