Announcements of Interest 

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NLI Resnick Fellowships for Senior Academics and Emerging Scholars - Call for Applications:

The National Library of Israel invites scholars to apply for the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Fellowships. Fellows will be in residence at the National Library in Jerusalem for a period of one to two months during the summer of 2026.

• Two Senior Fellowships will be awarded to tenured (or tenure-equivalent) professors.
• Two Emerging Scholar Fellowships will be awarded to academics holding full-time positions who completed their doctoral degrees within the last four years.

Both fellowships provide a generous stipend and a substantial digitization allowance.

The Resnick Fellowships are designed for scholars whose research will significantly benefit from in-person, on-site access to the NLI’s unparalleled collections, including:

• Judaica collection
• Israel collection
• Islam and the Middle East
• Humanities
• Israeli and Jewish Music
• The Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People

To Apply: Complete the online application for the  NLI Resnick Fellowship  by June 30, 2025. Both fellowships are open only to academics who are not residents of Israel. 

Application form: https://www.nli.org.il/en/research-and-teach/create/resnick-fellowship

Israel Studies Teaching Supplement

The Israel Studies Teaching Supplement program is open to Israeli scholars with strong English skills and the ability to teach undergraduate courses about Israel to students in the United States.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree or be currently enrolled in a doctoral program AND have an invitation to teach full-term, undergraduate courses about Israel at a college or university in the United States.

Some colleges and universities in the United States require faculty to live in the country and state of the host university, even if the courses are delivered online.

Israeli scholars may apply for up to $10,000 per semester-long course ($8,000 per 10-week quarter) to support teaching of full-term, in-person, undergraduate courses about Israel. Semester-long or quarter-long courses that are fully or partially online are eligible for up to $5,000 per course.

The deadline for the Spring 2026 semester is May 27, 2025.

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Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship

The Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship supports Israeli scholars interested in pursuing multi-year postdoctoral placements at top universities in the United States.  This prestigious three-year grant is awarded to select applicants. The Institute must approve all schools before fellows seek invitations.

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. 

The deadline to apply for the Academic Year 2026-2027 is August 21, 2025.

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Visiting Faculty Grants

The Visiting Faculty Program provides grant awards of $16,000 to $20,000 per semester-long course (or $13,000 to $16,000 per 10-week quarter) to support Israeli professors in teaching full-term, in-person, undergraduate courses about Israel in the United States. The award amount depends on the type of school.

Faculty may apply to teach up to four courses a year (a maximum of two per term) about Israel. This program is designed for full-time faculty of Israeli universities who are planning to spend their sabbatical at a university in the United States.

The deadline to apply for the Academic Year 2026-2027 is November 12, 2025.

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Annual ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies

Embark on a transformative journey at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, designed for those shaping the future of academia. Join us from July 27-August 8, 2025 at St. Catherine’s College, University of Oxford, and be at the forefront of critical discussions on antisemitism. Together, we will map, decode, and combat the current explosion of global antisemitism, contributing to the development of contemporary critical antisemitism studies as a recognized academic discipline.

How to Apply

Scholars-in-Residence:

Scholars-in-Residence are distinguished professors, university faculty members, and advanced PhD candidates who are committed to advancing critical research and teaching on contemporary antisemitism or related subjects.

• Submit your CV, a letter of intent, two letters of recommendation, and a letter from your home department’s Chair, Dean, or Provost.
• Recognizing the unique circumstances related to the challenges faced since October 7th, in lieu of a formal letter from your institution, please compose a letter demonstrating your commitment to incorporating program insights into your existing courses.

Wiesel-King Jr. Scholars:

ISGAP also reserves a limited number of spots for exceptional undergraduate and graduate university students who maintain a strong GPA, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to social justice. Wiesel-King Scholars will design student-led initiatives and projects aimed at addressing antisemitism and racism on their campuses.

• Submit your CV, two letters of recommendation, and a concise project proposal that showcases your commitment to combatting antisemitism, racism, and other forms of discrimination. Additionally, outline your plan for implementing the proposed project upon completion of the program.

Application Deadline:

Rolling basis; apply early to secure your spot in this experience.

Tuition Fees:

• Scholars-in-Residence: $2000 USD
• Wiesel-King Jr. Scholars: $1400 USD

Scholarships:

Limited scholarships are available for exceptional candidates.

Contact:

Submit your application, inquiries, and expressions of interest via email to [email protected] with the subject heading “ISGAP-Oxford 2024.”

Apply now for an enriching experience that contributes to shaping the future landscape of academia within your institution and beyond. Considering the challenges posed by antisemitism in higher education, we encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues on your campus, empowering you upon your return.

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 GINGKO Grants Programs

GINGKO, a UK-based charity working to improve mutual understanding between the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the West.

GINGKO provides grants to support academic research into the history, art history and religions of MENA. GINGKO also offers grants for people organizing transformative interfaith and intercultural encounters between people from MENA and the West.

Applications are open now until April 6, 2025.

You can read more about our Grants Programme and find directions on how to apply by visiting: gingko.org.uk/how-to-apply

Research Grant
The Research Grant is a small-scale award to fund academic research, conferences or symposiums on one or more of GINGKO's academic subject areas – the history, art history or religions of the MENA region in any time period. GINGKO awards up to three Research Grants per year, normally up to a maximum of £3,000 for each grant.

Encounter Grant
The Encounters can be but need not be academic in nature. They must aim to improve mutual understanding between MENA and the West. GINGKO awards up to three Encounter Grants per year, normally up to a maximum of £3,000 for each grant.

Werner Mark Linz Memorial Grant
The Werner Mark Linz Memorial Grant (WMLM) is a medium-scale award to fund academic research projects, conferences or symposiums on one or more of GINGKO's academic subject areas – the history, art history or religions of the MENA region – in any time period. GINGKO awards up to one WMLM Grant per year, normally up to a maximum of £10,000 for each grant.

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