BSF Research Grants

Due: Nov 14, 2025

US-Israel-BSF

$250,000

Description

The BSF Research Grants program is the primary initiative of the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation, designed to facilitate collaborative research between U.S. and Israeli scientists in basic science disciplines. The program attracts approximately 400 research applications annually, with about 100 projects receiving approval, demonstrating a roughly 25% success rate. At any one time, there are about 450 active grants, overseen by the foundationâ€”with an annual financial commitment of approximately $16 million ded...

Award Ceiling$250,000Award Floor$1

Eligible Applicants- Organization- Academic Institution

Additional Eligibility Information

The BSF Research Grants are open to both U.S. and Israeli scientists looking to engage in collaborative research projects focusing on basic scientific research. Applications must be made jointly by researchers from both the U.S. and Israel, emphasizing the collaboration between these two groups.

Funding Typegrant

Grantor Contact InformationUnited States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF), RAD Tower 16 Hartum Street Har Hotzvim P.O. Box 45086 Jerusalem 91450 Israel, Tel: 972-2-5828239 Fax: 972-2-5828306Grantor Emailbsf@bsf.org.ilOther Grantor InformationThe Binational Science Foundation fosters collaborative research between scientists in the United States and Israel across a wide range of disciplines. It funds projects that promote international cooperation and the exchange of innovative ideas. By supporting both basic and applied research, BSF aims to advance scientific knowledge and technological development. The foundation emphasizes high-quality proposals that demonstrate the potential for significant breakthroughs. It also encourages long-term partnerships that benefit both nations. Ultimately, its mission is to strengthen the scientific capabilities of the United States and Israel through collaborative innovation.

Additional InformationThe program stipulates that submissions be specific to scientific disciplines allowed only each second year. Collaborations are evaluated heavily based on combined publications resulting from the grant. This effort underscores a commitment to fostering not only scientific excellence but also robust cooperative relationships between researchers from the two countries. The entirety of the application, review, and award process emphasizes scientific merit and the collaborative nature of the submitted proposals. Additional URLs:

https://www.bsf.org.il/funding-opportunities/bsf-research-grants/

Supporting Linkhttps://www.bsf.org.il/funding-opportunities/bsf-research-grants/about/

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