Specialist Program
The Fulbright Israel Specialist Program enables U.S. experts to advance curriculum and training at Israeli institutions through short-term, non-research collaborations.
Funder: Fulbright Israel
Due Dates: Rolling deadline (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: $200/day honorarium, round-trip airfare, limited health coverage; host institution provides lodging, meals, and in-country transportation; 2–6 week projects
Summary: Enables U.S. faculty and professionals to collaborate on short-term educational and training projects at Israeli academic and cultural institutions.
Key Information: Preference given to applicants without significant prior experience in Israel; research activities are not funded.
Description
The Fulbright Specialist Program, administered by Fulbright Israel, offers U.S. academics and professionals the opportunity to engage in short-term (2 to 6 weeks) collaborative projects with Israeli universities, NGOs, cultural centers, and other institutions. The program is designed to advance institutional priorities in curriculum development, faculty training, and planning through expert consultation and capacity-building activities. Projects are tailored to the needs of host institutions and may include lecturing, advising, participating in workshops, or developing academic materials. Research activities are not supported.
