12/01/2021

Israel Launches New Excellence Fellowship Program for International Post-Doctoral Researchers

Council for Higher Education and Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities to fund 20 fellows per year

“Excellent postdoctoral researchers are fundamental to cutting-edge, innovative research. The new post-doc fellowship program launched together with the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities signifies Israel’s commitment to international scientific exchange and the advancement of research in Israeli universities. We welcome the best and the brightest young researchers from all over the world to take part in the world-class research being conducted in Israel.”  - Prof. Yaffa Zilbershats, Chair, Planning & Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education of Israel

"With this program, The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities is continuing its commitment to advancing science in Israel, expanding its investment in outstanding young researchers, and strengthening international scientific cooperation. Together with the Council for Higher Education of Israel, we will bring excelling students from around the world to join Israel’s research universities, where they can pursue and advance science and scholarship of the highest caliber, while interacting and engaging with Israel’s world-class researchers.” Prof. Nili Cohen, President, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

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The Council for Higher Education in Israel and the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities recently announced the launch of a new excellence fellowship program for outstanding international postdoctoral researchers. Through this initiative, Israel seeks to attract top young recent PhD graduates to take on a postdoctoral position with leading scientists and scholars in Israel on cutting-edge research in all fields of science, social science and humanities. The program is open to new international researchers who are expected to commence a post-doctorate at an Israeli university. 

Competitive Funding

A total of 20 fellowships will be provided to incoming post-doctorates conducting research in one of Israel’s universities; 15 fellowships will be allocated in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and 5 fellowships will be allocated in the Humanities and the Social Sciences. The fellowships will be awarded for two years for the amount of 160,000 NIS (~$47,000) per year.

Engage in Excellence

Postdoctoral fellows in the program will have the opportunity to engage in innovative research in one of Israel’s globally recognized universities, to actively collaborate with their supervisors, and to cultivate their academic skills in a vibrant and challenging entrepreneurial environment.

Enrichment and Networking

Fellows will participate in various activities, such as day trips, seminars, workshops and social events during the course of their fellowship. These types of activities will foster a welcoming dynamic, enabling participants to connect with one another, with Israeli academia and with Israeli society.

For more details on the program: https://che.org.il/en/council-higher-education-israel-academy-science-humanities-excellence-fellowship-program-international-postdoctoral-researchers-call-applications/