Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $47,500 per academic year ($95,000 for two years), plus allowances; 10 or 20 months
Summary: Supports U.S. postdoctoral scholars conducting research at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel while advancing international understanding.
Key Information: Applicants must independently arrange their Weizmann affiliation and obtain a required invitation letter.
Description
Administered by Fulbright Israel through the Fulbright Scholar Program, this fellowship supports innovative U.S. postdoctoral researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. Research may be designated by the host institution or proposed by the applicant. Eligible fields are disciplines offered at Weizmann, including biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics and computer sciences, physics, science teaching, and scientific archaeology.
The fellowship combines scientific 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 the host community alongside their research. Fulbright Israel provides arrival orientation and opportunities to participate in cultural and academic events.
