Scholars in Residence Program
The HBI Scholars in Residence Program supports research in Jewish women’s and gender studies through residencies at Brandeis University, offering resources, seminars, and opportunities for public engagement.
Funder: Hadassah-Brandeis Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: $5,000/month stipend; typical residency lasts 2 months to a full semester; full academic year possible
Summary: Supports scholars, writers, and artists advancing research in Jewish women’s and gender studies through residencies at Brandeis University.
Description
The Scholars in Residence Program at the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute (HBI) offers distinguished scholars, writers, and artists the opportunity to spend dedicated time at Brandeis University to further research related to Jewish women’s and gender studies. Residents receive a stipend, office space, access to university resources, and may request the support of an undergraduate Research Assistant. The program encourages both in-person and hybrid residencies, typically lasting from two months to a full semester, with the possibility of a full academic year.
Participants are expected to engage actively in the HBI seminar series, present new or ongoing work, deliver a public lecture, and contribute to the intellectual community at Brandeis. Projects making use of Brandeis University’s Jewish Feminism Collections are especially encouraged.
