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Welcome Students! Here, you’ll find a wealth of opportunities to enhance your academic and professional journey. Explore study abroad programs for incoming students, exchange opportunities for up to two semesters, and prestigious PhD programs designed to support your research goals. Stay updated on invitations to online meetings and webinars, as well as post-doctoral fellowships that open doors to advanced studies. Dive in and discover how we can help you achieve your aspirations!

The Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship is open to Israeli scholars with strong English skills who are willing to commit to three-year placements at universities in the United States.

Applicants must have a fully conferred doctoral degree prior to July 31 of the year in which they begin their placement and have expertise in Israel as demonstrated by a dissertation or at least two peer-reviewed publications about Israel.

This program is for people seeking full-time, multi-year positions at American universities. This is a selective program; the Israel Institute does not guarantee grants to those who apply.

Deadline by August 21. 

For more information see here.

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The applications for the Ludovika Fellowship Program is now open!

The program invites internationally recognized foreign academics to spend 1 to 3 months at the Ludovika University of Public Service, where they will:

  • conduct research in their field,
  • deliver lectures in English (BA, MA, or PhD level),
  • and collaborate with faculty on research, teaching, and publication.

The application deadline is September 15, 2025 (midnight) via this link.

For more details see here.

Exciting Opportunity: Full MBA Scholarship at Rice University for Israeli Veterans

A group in Houston has established a special Endowment fund to address antisemitism on U.S. campuses and strengthen ties between Houston and Israel. This initiative will provide a full scholarship for an MBA program at the prestigious Rice University to an Israeli military veteran.

The fund aims to surpass one million dollars, ensuring a full scholarship for at least one candidate annually, with the potential to expand in the future.

For more details see here.

PhD Programs for incoming students

The Idit Fellowship is a four-year multidisciplinary program at the University of Haifa aimed at advancing the next generation of social science researchers in Israel. The program is composed of a select group of PhD students at the Herta & Paul Amir Faculty of Social Sciences. The group acts as a cross-field community to enhance each participant’s personal research and professional development.  The goals of the program are to boost the level of training and research of program participants to a level comparable to leading international institutions with the aim that its members will successfully integrate into Israeli and international academies.
For more details see here.

Exciting Internship Opportunity at EVONIK in Germany

We are pleased to announce an exceptional opportunity for Israeli students to apply for fully funded internships at EVONIK, one of Germany’s leading companies in chemistry, biology, and materials engineering. These internships will take place at EVONIK’s facilities in Germany and will last between 3 to 6 months.

For more details see here.

The Rothschild Fellowship for 2026–2027, offered by Yad Hanadiv, supports Israeli PhD holders (or those near completion) pursuing one year of postdoctoral research abroad. Applicants must be Israeli permanent residents who received their doctorate after November 2022 and plan to begin their fellowship between June 1, 2026, and December 1, 2027. The fellowship provides ₪210,000 plus relocation and family support. Applications are submitted through Israeli universities; candidates from the University of Haifa must send materials by September 1, 2025 to marazi@univ.haifa.ac.il. In-person interviews will be held in February 2026.

For more details see here.

For full guidelines, visit graduate.haifa.ac.il or contact  marazi@univ.haifa.ac.il

The Interdisciplinary Unit for Polish Studies (HIUPS) at the University of Haifa is inviting applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship for the 2025–2026 academic year.

The fellowship supports innovative research in or related to Polish studies across the humanities, arts, or social sciences. Candidates must have completed their PhD (no more than four years ago) at an institution other than the University of Haifa. The fellowship includes a stipend of approximately ₪80,000. Applicants must be based at the university during the year, engage with HIUPS activities, and present their work to graduate students. Application materials—including CV, research plan, abstract, writing sample, and three recommendation letters—must be submitted by August 31, 2025, to anvaturi1@gmail.com. Decisions will be communicated in October 2025.

For more details here.

Call for Applications – Participation in the 17th HOPE Meeting, Tsukuba, Japan | March 2–6, 2026

The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology invites applications from young Israeli researchers to participate in the 17th HOPE Meeting, to be held in Tsukuba, Japan, from March 2 to March 6, 2026. This prestigious annual meeting brings together promising young scientists from around the world with Nobel Laureates and other distinguished researchers.

6 candidates from Israel will be selected by the Ministry based on an internal evaluation and ranking process, in accordance with the criteria and requirements outlined in the attached documents. Consideration will also be given to the distribution of research fields to ensure representation across disciplines.

Eligibility:

  • PhD students or early-career researchers who earned their doctorate after April 2, 2020.

  • Fields of research: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology/Medicine.

Important:
While the organizers of the HOPE Meeting will cover accommodation, local transportation, meals, and travel insurance during the event, travel costs (e.g., flight tickets) will not be funded by the Ministry or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Applicants must secure and state their source of funding for these expenses in their application email.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Applications must be submitted by email to: conferences@most.gov.il

Please carefully review the attached documents, which include:

We encourage all eligible candidates to apply and take part in this unique opportunity to engage with global leaders in science and innovation.

Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship

The fellowship supports exceptional postdocs across all disciplines at Israeli academic institutions. Candidates must secure an academic sponsor in Israel before applying.

Applications open on September 1, 2025, and close on November 19, 2025.

For More information, see here.

Visiting Research Fellowships at Collegio Carlo Alberto – Applications Open!

The Collegio Carlo Alberto in Turin, Italy, is inviting applications for its prestigious Visiting Research Fellowships program. This opportunity is open to scholars holding a Ph.D. in economics, sociology, political science, demography, law, or related disciplines. The fellowship duration ranges from one to twelve months, during which fellows are expected to reside in Turin, actively engage in research, and participate in the academic life of the Collegio through seminars, workshops, and collaborative discussions.

The application deadlines are:

  • October 31 (for fellowships starting from January of the following year, with decisions announced by the end of November).
  • April 30 (for fellowships beginning in September, with decisions communicated by the end of May).

Applications must include a CV, a 1-2 page research proposal outlining the planned activities during the stay, and the preferred dates of residence. The Collegio strongly encourages applications from female researchers to promote diversity in academia.

For more details and to apply, visit Collegio Carlo Alberto’s official page. 

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Registration Portal for International PhD and Postdoctoral Applicants
We are pleased to announce that the registration portal for international applicants interested in applying to PhD and postdoctoral programs is now live. The portal link will be published on the Graduate Studies Authority and the Bloom School websites and will be used exclusively by applicants with foreign citizenship. To the portal registration:
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Master Programs for Incoming Students
UofH offers numerous 1-year International Master’s programs all taught in English by globally renowned professors. Students can choose between a 1-year non-thesis program, or a 2-year thesis-track in a variety of fields and faculties. For more details:
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Study Abroad Programs for Incoming Students
UofH International School offers a wide variety of affordable undergraduate, language, short term and faculty led programs in an inclusive and sustainable academic, urban, and natural environment. For more details:
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Study Abroad Programs for Outgoing Students
UofH students can study abroad whether it is for one semester or for a full year. For more details:
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