Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Haifa
The Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship funds U.S. scholars to conduct independent research in any discipline at the University of Haifa, Israel, fostering academic collaboration and cultural exchange.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters deadline | September 25, 2026: Host institution invitation letter deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $95,000 total ($47,500 per academic year for two years) plus travel, relocation, and dependent allowances; award duration is 10 or 20 months.
Summary: Supports U.S. postdoctoral scholars in any discipline to conduct independent research at the University of Haifa, Israel, fostering academic collaboration and cultural exchange.
Key Information: Invitation letter from a University of Haifa host is required by September 25, 2026.
Description
This fellowship enables early-career U.S. postdoctoral scholars from any academic discipline to conduct independent research at the University of Haifa in Israel for 10 or 20 months. Fellows are expected to arrange their own institutional affiliation and develop a research program in collaboration with their host at the University of Haifa. The program encourages engagement with the local academic and broader community through public talks, mentorship, and participation in cultural and scholarly activities, furthering Fulbright’s mission of international exchange and understanding.
