The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to empower exceptional and brilliant individuals during their postdoctoral research, facilitating connections with world-renowned academics and top-tier researchers.

The fellowship program provides generous funding for eligible international applicants to conduct research in any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded without regard to religion, gender, age or ethnicity.

Academia is global by nature. By enabling multidisciplinary study and the cross-pollination of ideas, the Azrieli Foundation aims to break down academic silos, encourage creative thinking and drive out-of-the-box solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2023

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Azrieli Foundation
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Postdoctoral Research
• Award: ILS 168,000 per academic year (basic stipend) + ILS 20,000 annually (for research expenses and travel)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Up to 24 Fellowships offered per year
• Nationality: All nationalities except Israeli citizens and residents
• The award can be taken in Israel

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to candidates from all countries except Israel
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for postdoctoral research in any subject offered by eligible Israeli academic institutions.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to candidates who have received their PhD degrees no earlier than November 1, 2020, in all countries except Israel. Allowances are made for parental or medical leave or other career interruptions.
• Candidates currently enrolled in a PhD program may apply as long as they complete their dissertation defence successfully no later than June 1, 2024. Official university documentation indicating a dissertation defence date will be required.
• All nationalities are eligible to apply for the Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship, except those who have Israeli citizenship or a resident of Israel.
• The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to candidates who have secured an academic sponsor and will perform their postdoctoral research at one of the following Israeli institutions: Bar-Ilan University, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Reichman University, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Tel Aviv University, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of Haifa and Weizmann Institute of Science.
• Candidates who commenced a postdoctoral or an academic position in Israel prior to September 1, 2023, may not apply.

 How to Apply

• How to Apply: To be considered for this fellowship, interested candidates can apply through the online application form.
• Supporting Documents: Information on required supporting documents can be found in the application guidelines on the website.
• Admission Requirements: Applicants should fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned above.
• Language Requirement: Language requirements are not specified; it’s recommended to check with the host institution for any language requirements related to the research project.

Benefits

The fellowship provides a basic stipend of ILS 168,000 per academic year, with an additional ILS 20,000 granted annually for research expenses and research-related travel. The fellowship is initially offered for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year based on a competitive evaluation process.

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