The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the U.S. government’s flagship educational and cultural exchange program, providing faculty and professionals the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and carry out professional projects around the world. The program is currently open and accepting applications until September 15, 2021. There is still time to apply!
For the 2022-23 academic year, Fulbright Postdoctoral Awards to Israel provide recent PhD graduates and early career faculty up to two full academic years of funding to conduct research in a wide range of fields. If you need assistance securing a letter of invitation, Fulbright Israel can help you connect with potential host universities.
2022-23 Postdoctoral Awards to Israel include:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Haifa
- Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship at Weizmann Institute for Science
- All Disciplines Postdoctoral Fellowship
Please note that you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. For postdoctoral awards to Israel, eligible candidates must have received their PhD no earlier than August 2017. Scholars may apply if they plan to complete their degrees during the 2021-22 academic year; degrees simply must be conferred prior to the grant start date.
Please refer to the following resources as you navigate the application process:
- Archived webinar featuring Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities in Israel, including alumni stories and Fulbright staff insight into the application process
- Archived webinar: Application Walk Through
- Application Resources including eligibility details, guidance and instructions
- Office Hours, which are a great way to have your questions answered live by program staff
If you are interested in postdoctoral awards outside Israel, please view the Catalog of Awards for Fulbright U.S. Scholar opportunities in over 130 countries.
Participating in the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program provides academics the unique opportunity to collaborate with foreign institutions while serving as cultural ambassadors for the United States. A Fulbright award offers recognition and an experience that will serve you throughout your career.
If you need assistance as you navigate the application process, please contact Jaclyn Assarian, Outreach and Recruitment Specialist, at MiddleEastNorthAfrica@iie.org
