Dina Abramowicz Emerging Scholar Fellowship supports postdoctoral scholars researching Eastern European Jewish Studies at YIVO’s Library and Archives toward a significant scholarly publication.
Funder: YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (2027–2028 applications)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend for two to three months of research
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research in Eastern European Jewish Studies at YIVO leading to a significant scholarly publication.
Key Information: Fellows must conduct research at the YIVO Library and Archives and deliver a public lecture.
The Dina Abramowicz Emerging Scholar Fellowship supports postdoctoral research on a topic in Eastern European Jewish Studies. Administered by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research as part of its Max Weinreich Center Research Fellowships, it supports work in YIVO’s library and archival collections. The research should lead to a significant scholarly publication and may include revising a doctoral dissertation.
The fellowship provides a stipend for two to three months of research at the YIVO Library and Archives. It may be awarded independently or combined with another YIVO fellowship. Each holder must deliver a public lecture, connecting the fellowship’s research support with the presentation of scholarly work.