Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowships at Bar-Ilan University
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Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowships at Bar-Ilan University support U.S. postdoctoral scholars’ research across disciplines in Israel to advance knowledge and foster U.S.-Israel understanding.
This grant was recently updated
Applications for the Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowships at Bar-Ilan University are now marked closed, replacing the previously listed deadline of September 15, 2026.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application and recommendations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $47,500 per academic year ($95,000 for two years), plus travel and relocation benefits; 10 or 20 months
Summary: Supports U.S. postdoctoral scholars pursuing research in any academic discipline at Bar-Ilan University in Israel.
Key Information: Applicants must independently arrange their Bar-Ilan affiliation and receive official postdoctoral status with campus-resource access.
Description
Administered by Fulbright Israel through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, this fellowship supports U.S. postdoctoral scholars conducting a research project of their choosing at Bar-Ilan University, near Tel Aviv in central Israel. Projects are sought in all academic disciplines, including scientific, qualitative, quantitative, practice-based, and artistic research. The program seeks innovative scholars whose work advances knowledge through international academic exchange.
The fellowship also promotes mutual understanding and cooperation between people in the United States and Israel. Alongside their research, fellows will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and engage with the host community. Fulbright Israel provides arrival orientation and opportunities to participate in cultural and academic events.
