Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
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Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev supports U.S. postdoctoral scholars’ research across disciplines in Israel to advance scholarship and strengthen international ties.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Recommendations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $47,500 per academic year ($95,000 for two years); 10- or 20-month awards, plus travel and relocation benefits
Summary: Supports U.S. postdoctoral scholars conducting research in all disciplines at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel.
Key Information: Applicants must arrange their own host affiliation and obtain a Ben-Gurion University invitation letter.
Description
Administered by Fulbright Israel through the Fulbright Scholar Program, this fellowship supports postdoctoral research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Be’er Sheva, Israel. Projects are welcome in all academic disciplines and may be chosen by the applicant or designated by the host institution. The university’s academic areas include engineering, health and natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, business and management, medicine, and desert studies.
The fellowship combines research with Fulbright’s mission of strengthening relationships between people in the United States and other countries. Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and engage with their host community alongside their research. Fulbright Israel provides arrival orientation and opportunities to participate in cultural and academic events.
