Overview
The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF) plans to award ten grants to American post-doctoral scholars who are about to begin a program of research at Israeli institutions of higher education which will commence during the 2011/2012 academic year. The total length of the proposed program of work in Israel must be at least two academic years (20 months net in Israel).
The Fulbright award totals $40,000, $20,000 per academic year. Fulbright funding supplements basic post-doctoral stipends provided by Israeli host institutions. This program is open to post-doctoral researchers in all academic disciplines. USIEF awards are granted on the basis of academic excellence, the leadership promise of the applicant, and the potential of the proposed visit to both advance knowledge and enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of the U.S. and Israel. The Foundation gives preference to applicants who have not had significant prior professional experience in Israel. Knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not required, except as necessary for the conduct of proposed research projects. Post-doctoral fellows must be hosted by an accredited Israeli institution of higher education. For the complete list of accredited institutions, click here.
Grant Benefits
- USIEF stipend of $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year for two years), payable in dollars. In addition, each grantee will receive from his/her host institution a grant no smaller than its own basic post-doctoral award.
- Limited health insurance for the grantee only
- Orientation meeting in Israel and other grantee events during the course of the academic year
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements apply at the time of application.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens; permanent resident status is not sufficient.
- Candidates must be planning to begin a period of post-doctoral research at an accredited institution of higher education in Israel during the course of the 2011/2012 academic year. Individuals who have already begun or who plan to begin post-doctoral research in Israel before October 2011 are not eligible to apply for Fulbright Post-doctoral Fellowships.
- Candidates must be planning to conduct post-doctoral research in Israel for a period of at least two academic years (20 months net).
- Candidates who have received a Fulbright Student Fellowship are not eligible to begin a visit to Israel as Post-Doctoral Fellows until five years have passed from the conclusion of their stay abroad as Student Fellows. See the regulations regarding repeat fellowships in the Fellowships section above. Further information may be found on the CIES website.
Holders of a tenure-track position are ineligible.
- Candidates must be in good health. All applicants selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be activated.
- Prior to activation of grants awarded, candidates selected must give proof of completion of all requirements for receipt of the doctoral degree.
- A formal hosting commitment, including a commitment to provide financial support, must be received by USIEF in November 2010 from an eligible institution in order for a candidate to be evaluated in the final stage of the grant allocation process.
- Prior conviction or current indictment for a felony may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
In its evaluation of candidates, USIEF applies the following criteria:
- Academic excellence is the primary criterion for the evaluation of candidates.
- Leadership qualities are an important evaluation criterion.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have received their doctorates within the three-year period prior to the presentation of their applications.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have not had substantial, recent professional experience in Israel.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have not had previous Fulbright grants.
Hebrew language proficiency is not an evaluation criterion, unless such proficiency is required in order to carry out the proposed plan of work.
- Possession of skills required to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Israel is an important evaluation criterion.
Application Procedures
The application deadline for 2011/2012-2012/2013 Fellowships is August 1, 2010.
The Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program is administered for the Department of State by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). See the program announcement on the CIES website, and follow the links for application forms and instructions.
Those interested may also contact the CIES staff member responsible for the Middle East region for further information:
Ms. Danielle Antonio
Telephone: +1-202-686-4013 +1-202-686-4013
Email: dantonio@iie.org
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF) plans to award ten grants to American post-doctoral scholars who are about to begin a program of research at Israeli institutions of higher education which will commence during the 2011/2012 academic year. The total length of the proposed program of work in Israel must be at least two academic years (20 months net in Israel).
The Fulbright award totals $40,000, $20,000 per academic year. Fulbright funding supplements basic post-doctoral stipends provided by Israeli host institutions. This program is open to post-doctoral researchers in all academic disciplines. USIEF awards are granted on the basis of academic excellence, the leadership promise of the applicant, and the potential of the proposed visit to both advance knowledge and enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of the U.S. and Israel. The Foundation gives preference to applicants who have not had significant prior professional experience in Israel. Knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not required, except as necessary for the conduct of proposed research projects. Post-doctoral fellows must be hosted by an accredited Israeli institution of higher education. For the complete list of accredited institutions, click here.
Grant Benefits
- USIEF stipend of $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year for two years), payable in dollars. In addition, each grantee will receive from his/her host institution a grant no smaller than its own basic post-doctoral award.
- Limited health insurance for the grantee only
- Orientation meeting in Israel and other grantee events during the course of the academic year
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements apply at the time of application.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens; permanent resident status is not sufficient.
- Candidates must be planning to begin a period of post-doctoral research at an accredited institution of higher education in Israel during the course of the 2011/2012 academic year. Individuals who have already begun or who plan to begin post-doctoral research in Israel before October 2011 are not eligible to apply for Fulbright Post-doctoral Fellowships.
- Candidates must be planning to conduct post-doctoral research in Israel for a period of at least two academic years (20 months net).
- Candidates who have received a Fulbright Student Fellowship are not eligible to begin a visit to Israel as Post-Doctoral Fellows until five years have passed from the conclusion of their stay abroad as Student Fellows. See the regulations regarding repeat fellowships in the Fellowships section above. Further information may be found on the CIES website.
Holders of a tenure-track position are ineligible.
- Candidates must be in good health. All applicants selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be activated.
- Prior to activation of grants awarded, candidates selected must give proof of completion of all requirements for receipt of the doctoral degree.
- A formal hosting commitment, including a commitment to provide financial support, must be received by USIEF in November 2010 from an eligible institution in order for a candidate to be evaluated in the final stage of the grant allocation process.
- Prior conviction or current indictment for a felony may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
In its evaluation of candidates, USIEF applies the following criteria:
- Academic excellence is the primary criterion for the evaluation of candidates.
- Leadership qualities are an important evaluation criterion.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have received their doctorates within the three-year period prior to the presentation of their applications.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have not had substantial, recent professional experience in Israel.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have not had previous Fulbright grants.
Hebrew language proficiency is not an evaluation criterion, unless such proficiency is required in order to carry out the proposed plan of work.
- Possession of skills required to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Israel is an important evaluation criterion.
Application Procedures
The application deadline for 2011/2012-2012/2013 Fellowships is August 1, 2010.
The Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program is administered for the Department of State by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). See the program announcement on the CIES website, and follow the links for application forms and instructions.
Those interested may also contact the CIES staff member responsible for the Middle East region for further information:
Ms. Danielle Antonio
Telephone: +1-202-686-4013 +1-202-686-4013
Email: dantonio@iie.org
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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