Start-Up Research Grants - United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation
Supports early-career US and Israeli scientists in launching collaborative research, emphasizing scientific excellence and international partnership in BSF-supported fields.
Funder: United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Start-Up Research Grants)
Funding Amounts: $90,000 over 24 months per junior PI; covers personnel, supplies, small equipment, and travel (not PI salary).
Summary: Supports new researchers launching independent careers through US-Israel collaborative projects in BSF-supported research areas.
Key Information: At least one PI must be within 10 years of their doctorate; US-Israel partnership required; higher success rates than standard grants.
Description
The Start-Up Research Grants program is intended for newly appointed researchers at the start of their independent careers who may not yet have preliminary results. The grant emphasizes scientific excellence and robust collaboration between Israeli and American scientists, within the annual research areas supported by the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF). Start-Up applications are evaluated alongside standard BSF Research Grants but enjoy a higher success rate and review considerations tailored to early-career investigators. The grant is designed to support junior principal investigators (PIs) in establishing their research programs and preparing for future standard grant applications.
