Israel Studies Teaching Supplement
Israel Studies Teaching Supplement supports Israeli scholars teaching courses on Israel or modern Hebrew at U.S. colleges and universities to advance university teaching and discourse about Israel.
Funder: Israel Institute
Due Dates: February 23, 2027, 12:00 p.m. EST (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,800–$10,500 per in-person course (4–15 weeks); $4,500 per online or hybrid course
Summary: Supports Israeli scholars teaching credit-bearing courses about Israel or modern Hebrew at U.S. colleges and universities.
Key Information: Applicants must secure a formal host-university invitation before submitting; placements exclude San Diego.
Description
The Israel Institute’s Israel Studies Teaching Supplement supports Israeli academics teaching courses about modern or ancient Israel, or modern Hebrew, at colleges and universities in the United States. Eligible instructors include faculty, doctoral students, postdocs, spousal appointments, independent scholars, and other Israeli academics. The Institute is an independent, nonpartisan, non-advocacy nonprofit that advances teaching, research, and discourse about modern Israel.
The program supports full-term and intensive in-person instruction, as well as online and hybrid courses. Courses may be in any discipline, provided Israel is their central subject; modern Hebrew courses must incorporate Israeli culture, society, or politics. Undergraduate courses receive priority over graduate courses. The advertised placement period is Summer/Fall 2027, and the application portal is designated for academic year 2027–2028.
