Faculty Development Grants
The Israel Institute's Faculty Development Grants support faculty research, travel, and course creation to expand Israel-focused academic offerings at U.S. and Canadian universities.
Funder: Israel Institute
Due Dates: February 2, 2027 (Full application / submission deadline for Faculty Development Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; maximum funding for new Israel-focused courses with travel; lower amounts for course enrichment or no travel.
Summary: Supports U.S. and Canadian faculty in developing new or enhanced university courses focused on Israel, with funding for research, travel, and course creation.
Description
Faculty Development Grants from the Israel Institute provide financial support for faculty at accredited colleges and universities in the United States and Canada to develop new Israel-focused courses or enrich existing courses with Israel-related content. The grants can fund activities such as research, travel to Israel, language study, and other endeavors that contribute to the creation or expansion of Israel-centered academic offerings. The program aims to foster deeper understanding of Israel by enabling faculty to integrate substantial Israel content into their teaching across a wide range of disciplines.
