Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowships at Bar-Ilan University support U.S. postdoctoral scholars conducting research in any discipline in Israel to advance academic exchange and international understanding.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $95,000 over two academic years ($47,500 per academic year); awards last 10 or 20 months
Summary: Supports U.S. postdoctoral scholars conducting research in any discipline at Bar-Ilan University in Israel while fostering academic and cultural exchange.
Key Information: Applicants must independently arrange a Bar-Ilan affiliation and obtain an invitation; grantees must hold official postdoctoral status.
Administered by Fulbright Israel through the Fulbright Scholar Program, this fellowship supports U.S. postdoctoral scholars pursuing a research project of their choosing at Bar-Ilan University. Projects are welcome in all academic disciplines, including scientific, qualitative, quantitative, applied, and artistic research. The host university is located in central Israel near Tel Aviv. Fulbright Israel seeks innovative scholars who aspire to conduct research in Israel and participate in international academic exchange.
The fellowship also advances Fulbright’s mission of strengthening relationships between people in the United States and other nations and promoting international understanding and cooperation. Alongside their research, scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and engage with the host community. Fulbright Israel organizes cultural and academic events that extend the exchange experience beyond the university.