Visiting Faculty
The Israel Institute Visiting Faculty Program funds Israeli faculty to teach in-person, undergraduate Israel-focused courses at U.S. universities during their sabbatical.
Funder: Israel Institute
Due Dates: November 3, 2026: Application deadline for Visiting Faculty (Summer/Fall 2027 and Academic Year 27-28)
Funding Amounts: $4,000–$21,000 per 3-credit course (amount varies by course length and host institution); up to four courses per year (max two per term).
Summary: Supports Israeli full-time faculty to teach in-person undergraduate courses about Israel at U.S. universities during sabbatical.
Key Information: Formal host invitation required before funding; recent changes to payments and requirements—review program details carefully.
Description
The Visiting Faculty Program, offered by the Israel Institute, provides funding for full-time faculty at Israeli colleges and universities to teach in-person, undergraduate courses about Israel at American universities during their sabbatical. The program aims to increase the availability and quality of Israel-focused courses in U.S. higher education and foster academic exchange between Israeli scholars and American students. Grants are awarded based on course length and the type of host institution, with a maximum of four courses funded per year (up to two per term). Faculty must teach courses where at least 60% of content is about Israel and participate in public or academic events outside the classroom.
