Faculty Development Grants
The Israel Institute's Faculty Development Grants fund faculty research and curriculum development to create or enhance university courses focused on Israel.
Funder: Israel Institute
Due Dates: February 2, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; maximum for new Israel-focused courses with travel, lesser amounts for course enhancements or no travel
Summary: Supports US and Canadian faculty in developing or enhancing Israel-focused university courses through research, travel, and curriculum development funding.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time, long-term faculty with a completed doctoral degree; adjuncts are not eligible.
Description
Faculty Development Grants from the Israel Institute are designed to assist faculty at accredited colleges and universities in the United States and Canada in creating new courses about Israel or enhancing existing courses with substantial Israel-related content. The program provides resources for research, travel to Israel, language development, and other activities essential for designing and teaching courses that deepen students' understanding of Israel. The initiative aims to integrate Israel studies across academic disciplines, with a particular emphasis on undergraduate education.
