The CASJE Applied Research Fellowship trains postdoctoral scholars in applied research to address key challenges in Jewish education and communal organizations through mentored projects and professional development.
Funder: Consortium for Applied Studies in Jewish Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $70,000/year salary plus benefits for two years (full-time fellowship)
Summary: Advanced postdoctoral fellowship to train scholars in applied research addressing the needs of Jewish educational and communal organizations.
The CASJE Applied Research Fellowship is a two-year, full-time advanced training program hosted by George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development. The fellowship is designed to expand the pipeline of researchers skilled in conducting high-quality applied research relevant to Jewish education and communal life in the United States. Fellows engage in cohort-based learning, receive mentorship from distinguished faculty, and design original applied research projects in partnership with Jewish community organizations. The program includes professional development activities, virtual meetings, workshops, and an annual in-person seminar, all aimed at enhancing research skills and fostering impactful partnerships between scholars and practitioners in the field.