Graduate Student Fellowship supports Ph.D. students traveling between the United States and Israel for study visits to acquire new skills and techniques and develop capabilities in their field.
Funder: United States - Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Next submission date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per month for 2–6 months, plus $2,000 for travel
Summary: Supports Ph.D. students traveling between the United States and Israel to acquire new skills and techniques in their field of study.
Key Information: Applicants must be Ph.D. students studying in one partner country and traveling to the other.
The Graduate Student Fellowship is run by the United States - Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD). It enables Ph.D. students studying in the United States or Israel to spend time in the other country acquiring new skills and techniques relevant to their field of study. The fellowship’s focus is on developing students’ capabilities through cross-country study.
The program operates in both directions: students in the United States can travel to Israel, and students in Israel can travel to the United States. Awards support visits lasting two to six months, with monthly support and a travel allowance.