NEH-BSF Research Grants
NEH-BSF Research Grants fund collaborative humanities research between U.S. and Israeli scholars through the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation.
Funder: United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 16, 2026 (NEH submission) | September 23, 2026 (BSF submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000/year for Israeli partners (max 203,000 NIS/year); U.S. partners funded per NEH program rules; grant duration typically 1–3 years.
Summary: Supports collaborative research in the humanities between U.S. and Israeli scholars through coordinated NEH and BSF funding.
Key Information: Requires joint application by at least one U.S. and one Israeli scholar; separate submissions to NEH (U.S.) and BSF (Israel).
Description
The NEH-BSF Research Grants are a collaborative funding initiative between the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF). These grants are designed to foster and support international partnerships in the humanities, encouraging joint research projects between American and Israeli scholars. Grant programs include the Collaborative Research and Scholarly Editions & Translations tracks, with funding provided to U.S. researchers by the NEH and to Israeli researchers by the BSF. The aim is to strengthen academic ties and promote high-quality, impactful research across both countries.
