Fellowships and Study opportunities 2024 - 2025

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Call for Applications - AIAR National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

The NEH award is a prestigious fellowship for outstanding scholars at any stage of their career who are U.S. citizens (or alien residents for at least three years). Applicants from outside the Albright Institute’s core fields of archaeology or biblical studies, or those pursuing innovative research within these fields, are especially encouraged to apply.
The award is $5,000 per month for 4 to 6 months. Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,500 per month, and the remainder is a stipend. Applicants must have completed all requirements of a PhD, except for the actual conferral of the degree, by the application deadline for the fellowship. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Up to three NEH Fellowships may be awarded for the 2025-2026 period.
Application Materials:
Project Abstract (200-word maximum)
CV (2-page maximum, 10 pt font)
Statement of Proposed Research (2,000-word maximum)
Bibliography (1,000-word maximum)
Three letters of reference
Transcripts (for PhD candidates and graduates within the last 5 years)
These materials are to be submitted through the application portal, which will open on September 3, 2024.
Apply Here: https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_national_endowment_for_the_humanities_fellowship_2025-2026/

December

Apply Now for W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research Fellowships (2025-2026)

Application deadline: December 3, 2024
More Information: aiar.org/fellowships

Lydie T. Shufro Summer Research Fellowship

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_lydie_t_shufro_summer_research_fellowship_2025-2026

$3,000 award for 1 month. Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,500 per month, and the remainder is a stipend.

Open to doctoral, post-doctoral, and senior scholars of all nationalities. This Fellowship is for a residential period between June 1, 2026 and August 31, 2026. Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required and no exceptions can be granted.

The Palestine Exploration Fund-Albright Institute Fellowship

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_the_palestine_exploration_fund_albright_institute_fellowship_in_jerusalem_2025-2026

£3,000 award to support research that requires access to the PEF archives and collection and also time spent in residence at the Albright Institute in Jerusalem.

Open to all doctoral and post-doctoral researchers of all nationalities. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. A minimum of 10 working days at the PEF in Greenwich, London, and 1-month minimum stay at the AIAR in Jerusalem is required. The room and half-board at the Albright Institute ($1,500 per month) will come from the award, with the rest being a flexible stipend for other activities. The working days at the PEF may be completed anytime from the granting of the award until May 31, 2026.

Carol & Eric Meyers Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_carol_and_eric_meyers_doctoral_dissertation_fellowship_2025-2026

$12,000 award for 4 months. Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,500 per month and the remainder is a stipend.

Open to doctoral students who are US citizens. While all topics will be considered, those involving the study of archaeology and society at the household level are encouraged. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required, and no exceptions can be granted.

Marcia & Oded Borowski/Barton Research Fellowship

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_marcia_and_oded_borowski_barton_research_fellowship_2025-2026

$12,000 award for 4 months. Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,500 per month and the remainder is stipend.

Open to all doctoral students and recent Ph.D. (degree granted within last 5 years) recipients of all nationalities. This fellowship is for a residential period between 1 September 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required, and no exceptions can be granted.

Educational and Cultural Affairs Junior Research Fellowship

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_educational_and_cultural_affairs_eca_junior_research_fellowship_2025-2026

$12,000 award for 4 months (three awards available). Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,500 per month and the remainder is stipend.

Open to doctoral students and recent Ph.D. recipients (degree granted within last 5 years) who are American, Israeli, or Palestinian citizens. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required and no exceptions can be granted.

Educational and Cultural Affairs Annual Professorship

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_educational_and_cultural_affairs_eca_annual_professorship_2025-2026

$13,500 award for 4 months. Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,500 per month and the remainder is a stipend.

Open to post-doctoral scholars who are also US, Israeli, or Palestinian citizens. The ECA Annual Professor is expected to be a leader among the community of fellows, and a mentor to younger fellows while in residence. As such, the recipient is expected to assist the Albright’s Director in planning and implementing the US State Department Educational and Cultural Affairs Program for Albright Fellows, and to organize informal events to build community among the residents. A working knowledge of living and traveling in Israel and Palestine is desirable. Contact the director with any questions about the duties of the position. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required and no exceptions can be granted.

Ernest S. Frerichs Annual Professorship

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_ernest_s_frerichs_annual_professorship_2025-2026

$13,500 award for 4 months. Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,500 per month and the remainder is stipend.

Open to post-doctoral scholars of any nationality. The Frerichs Annual Professor is expected to be a leader among the community of fellows, and mentor to younger fellows while in residence. As such, the recipient is expected to assist the Albright’s Director in planning and implementing the Ernest S. Frerichs Program for Albright Fellows, and to organize informal events to build community among the residents. A working knowledge of living and traveling in Israel and Palestine is desirable. Contact the director with any questions related to the duties of the position. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required and no exceptions can be granted.

Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_seymour_gitin_distinguished_professorship_2025-2026

$20,000 award for 4 months (two awards available). Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,500 per month and the remainder is a stipend.

Open to internationally recognized senior scholars of all nationalities who made significant contributions to their field of study. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required and no exceptions can be granted.

National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_national_endowment_for_the_humanities_fellowship_2025-2026

The award is $5,000 per month for 4 to 6 months. Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,500 per month, and the remainder is a stipend. **Open to post-doctoral scholars who are U.S. citizens (or alien residents for at least three years)**. Applicants must have completed all requirements of a PhD, except for the actual conferral of the degree, by the application deadline for the fellowship. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Up to three NEH Fellowships may be awarded for the 2025-2026 period.

Sean W. Dever Memorial Prize

https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/aiar_sean_w_dever_memorial_prize_2025-2026

Prize Deadline: February 1, 2025

This prize provides $750 for the best paper, presented at a conference, which treats a topic in the field of Syro-Palestinian or Biblical Archaeology.

November

POSTDOCS: Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship

Application deadline: November 18, 2024.
More Information: https://azrielifoundation.org/fellows/internationalpostdoctoral/
E-mail Submission:
This prestigious fellowship is open to researchers in any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. The program offers a two-year fellowship, with the option to extend for a third year. The fellowship selects 24 postdoctoral researchers each year, who are provided with a monthly stipend of 14,000 ILS, along with access to enrichment activities, networking events, and personalized support.
Please note that candidates must secure an academic sponsor in Israel before applying. Candidates worldwide are encouraged to apply.

October

Wilkinson-McKenzie International Research Grant in Humanities 2024

Application deadline: October 31, 2024 - Candidates will be informed of the outcome by 30 November 2024.
More Information: https://wmirg.org/applications/
E-mail Submission: info@wmirg.org

Fellowships 2023

May

Azrieli Fellowships in Israel

Application deadline: May 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm Israel time
More Information: https://azrielifoundation.org/fellows/
The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2024-25 academic year is now open for applications. The application deadline is May 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm Israel time.
Fellows can pursue research in any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. The fellowship is for two years, with the possibility of extending to a third year. Each of the 24 postdocs selected annually receives a monthly stipend of 14,000 ILS. Beyond financial support, Azrieli Fellows enjoy enrichment activities, networking opportunities, and tailored support.
We invite applications from candidates worldwide. Please note that international postdocs who arrived in Israel after August 31, 2023, are eligible to apply.
All information for the application process can be found in the Azrieli Fellowship's website. Candidates are required to secure an academic sponsor before applying.
If you have any questions about the process, please do reach out to the Azrieli team.

February

PRIZES: Sean W. Dever Memorial prize

Application deadline: February 1, 2024
Fellowship Beginning: Spring 2024)
Institution: AIAR
More Information: https://orcfellowships.smapply.org/prog/Dever-award/
The W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research is calling for applications for the Sean W. Dever Memorial prize. This prize provides $750 for the best paper presented at a conference that treats a topic in the field of Syro-Palestinian or biblical archaeology.
Authors must be Ph.D. candidates in the semester in which the winner is announced (Spring 2024). They may be of any nationality but the paper must be in English. Submissions must be conference papers not already published or prepared for submission to a publication. Co-written or co-presented pieces may be submitted if all the authors or presenters are doctoral candidates; the prize, if awarded, will be divided equally among authors or presenters.
All submissions must be in PDF format only. Submissions must be conference papers not already published or prepared for submission to a publication. Conference papers must include images (if used in the presentation) in PDF format (either as a separate document or embedded within the text of the paper), and full citations and bibliographic references.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: International Mobility Assistance (AMI) CRFJ 2024-2025

Application deadline: February 28, 2024
Institution: The French Research Center in Jerusalem (CRFJ)
More Information: https://www.crfj.org/appel-a-candidatures-aide-a-la-mobilite-internationale-ami-crfj-2024-2025-date-limite-28-fevrier-2024/
E-mail Submission: laurence.mouchnino@cnrs.fr
The French Research Center in Jerusalem (CRFJ) offers international mobility grants (AMI) for research stays in Israel and Jerusalem. Candidates must be enrolled in a research master's degree or a PhD at a French university or in the European Union, or be post-doctoral researchers with a PhD from a French university or the European Union. In the case of master's or doctoral students, the reason for the stay must be agreed with the laboratory and the doctoral school to which they are attached. Postdoctoral candidates must be non-tenured and under the age of 40. No nationality criteria apply. All disciplines of archaeology, humanities and social sciences are concerned, provided that the research dimension is apparent. Having already been a beneficiary of an AMI is not eliminatory. Applications must clearly show the justification for a stay in Israel or Jerusalem (fieldwork or laboratory work, surveys, documentary resources, etc.). The topic may relate to a region other than Israel and Jerusalem, provided that a research stay in Israel or Jerusalem is justified.
CEIs are awarded for a period of 1 month (minimum) to 3 months (maximum). The aid consists of a monthly allowance of 1200 euros net, the reimbursement of a plane ticket between the candidate's administrative residence and Tel Aviv (in economy class, up to a maximum of 500€ round trip), and the reimbursement of an insurance contract (up to 100€). The allowance is not considered as a salary, it does not give entitlement to social benefits or unemployment benefits and cannot be taken into account in the calculation of pension rights. Before the start of their stay, beneficiaries must take out an insurance policy covering civil liability, health expenses, occupational accidents, assistance and repatriation with the mutual insurance company of their choice. They must also have a mission order with or without charge, drawn up and validated by the security officer of their institution, which they send to the CRFJ no later than 15 days before the date of their arrival in Israel. Beneficiaries are attached to the CRFJ for the duration of their stay. They must reside in West Jerusalem, participate in the scientific activities of the CRFJ and submit a summary activity report on the last day. Beneficiaries have the option of renting a room at the CRFJ, subject to availability and at their own expense.
Applications must be submitted by 28 February 2024 inclusive. They will be assessed by the laboratory council and the scientific council of the CRFJ. Candidates will be notified of the results by April 30, 2024. Beneficiaries will then contact the CRFJ to plan their stay, which must take place between September 15, 2024 and July 31, 2025. The stay must be continuous and cannot be broken down into segments.
Candidates must send, to Laurence Mouchnino (laurence.mouchnino@cnrs.fr) and by electronic means only, before February 28, 2024 inclusive, a single document in pdf, of no more than 8 pages written in French or English, and containing all the elements of assessment of the application, organized and presented at the candidate's discretion. The single document will include in particular: the necessary biographical information and the applicant's academic and/or research background, an indication of the academic or scientific background in which the stay was carried out, as well as the names and contacts of the supervisors (in the case of master's and doctoral students) and the institutions and/or teams to which they are attached, the presentation of the candidate's research project and the reference bibliography, the desired dates and duration of the stay, the course and methodology of the work envisaged during the stay (including the places and institutions, any contacts already made). The candidate may optionally include in the same document (within the limit of 8 pages) any other document that he or she would like to make known to the experts, such as his or her CV or list of publications, the summary of the thesis, a letter of recommendation from a supervisor, etc. The single document may include illustrations and hyperlinks.

October

FELLOWSHIPS: Center for the Study of Manuscript Cultures

Application deadline: October 31, 2023
Fellowship Beginning: starting from 1 April 2024 onwards
Institution: The Graduate School of the Cluster of Excellence “Understanding Written Artefacts” at CSMC
Location:Hamburg
Duration: 3-year period of doctoral studies
More Information: https://www.csmc.uni-hamburg.de/study-at-csmc/dr-phil/scholarships.html

Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Application deadline: October 15, 2023
Institution: Brown University
Duration: two-year program
More Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/128485

November

Wilkinson-McKenzie International Research Grant in Ancient History and Archaeology 2023

Application deadline: November 20, 2023
For information and the application form, please consult: https://wmirg.org/
Further questions may be sent to: enquiries@wmirg.org
Applications are invited from scholars of all nationalities and ages for two post-doctoral grants of up to £500 to assist academic projects in any area of research pertaining to the Mediterranean or Middle East, from antiquity to the contemporary period. Subjects considered for grants include Bible, archaeology, architecture, history, manuscripts, numismatics, epigraphy, cartography, art, statuary, texts, fabrics, mortuary and funerary practices, and many more.
Candidates will be informed of the outcome by 20 December 2023. Previous winners may not re-apply.
The grant should be used within ten months of the award, with a report on the successful applicant's use of the grant sent to info@wmirg.org by 20 October 2024.

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship – Call for Applications

Application deadline: The online application opens September 1, 2023, and closes November 15, 2023
Fellowship Beginning: October 2024
Institution: The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research at Israeli Universities in STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Duration: The Fellowship is offered for two years. Renewal for a third year will be considered favourably based on a competitive evaluation process.
Salary: The Fellowship is made up of 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.
More Information: https://azrielifoundation.org/the-azrieli-international-postdoctoral-fellowship-call-for-applications/
E-mail Submission: fellows@azrielifoundation.org

December

POSTDOCS: 4, at Tel-Aviv University

Application deadline: December 1, 2023
Fellowship Beginning: October 1, 2024
Institution: Dan David Society of Fellows
Location: Tel Aviv University
Duration: maximum of two years each
More Information: https://en-humanities.tau.ac.il/dan-david-fellows

FELLOWSHIPS: At the Albright, 2023-2025 (Jerusalem)

Application deadline: DECEMBER 1, 2023
Fellowship Beginning: September 1, 2024
Institution: W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
Location: East Jerusalem
Duration: This Fellowship is for a residential period between 1 September 2024 and 31 May 2025
More Information: https://aiar.org/fellowships

The W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research is now accepting applications for doctoral and post-doctoral research Fellowships, to be taken up between September 2024 and May 2025 at the AIAR in East Jerusalem.