BSF Research Grants
The BSF Research Grants fund collaborative, high-quality basic science research projects between U.S. and Israeli scientists across alternating eligible disciplines.
Funder: United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (online submission deadline for BSF Research Grants — projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 total over four years; typical annual budgets: $35–55K (experimental), $25–35K (theoretical)
Summary: Supports collaborative basic science research projects between U.S. and Israeli scientists, emphasizing scientific excellence and partnership.
Key Information: Eligibility and research areas alternate annually—check the program page for which disciplines are eligible this cycle.
Description
The BSF Research Grants program, administered by the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation, funds joint research projects in basic science between U.S. and Israeli scientists. The program is designed to foster scientific excellence and productive international partnerships. Proposals must demonstrate genuine collaboration between researchers from both countries, with a strong emphasis on joint planning, execution, and publication. Grants are awarded based on the scientific merit of the proposal and the strength of the collaborative relationship, as evidenced by previous or planned joint outputs.
