Academic Programs

Our programs provide grants support international exchange and development of courses about modern Israel.

For Israeli Academics

Visiting Faculty

The Visiting Faculty Program enables faculty with full-time positions at Israeli colleges and universities to participate in one-year teaching exchanges at top universities in the United States.

Deadline
Sep 18, 2024

Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship

The Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship supports multi-year academic exchange of Israeli scholars at leading American universities.

Deadline
September 10, 2024

International Courses

The International Courses Program supports individual classes about modern Israel at colleges and universities outside the United States and Israel. All courses supported by this grant must be for credit. Courses can be offered online or in-person.

Deadline
May 6, 2025

Israel Studies Teaching Supplement

The Israel Studies Teaching Supplement supports teaching about Israel by Israeli doctoral students, postdocs, spousal appointments, independent scholars, or other Israeli academics.

Deadline
April 3, 2025

For American Academics

Faculty Development Grants

Faculty Development Grants provide funding to faculty members with long-term positions at colleges or universities in the United States or Canada to enable them to add Israel-focused courses or content to their teaching portfolios.

Deadline
February 12, 2025

Teaching With Impact

Teaching With Impact is a dynamic workshop designed to help scholars who teach about modern Israel become more effective in the classroom while also building a network of colleagues.

Deadline
TBD Fall 2024 -- Sign up to receive grant announcements

For American Students

Study in Israel Scholarships

Study in Israel Scholarships provide funding for undergraduate and graduate students in the United States to take one or more academic courses at a college or university in Israel. This program is not for individuals currently living in Israel.

Deadline
November 6, 2024

Honors Symposium

The Honors Symposium is a selective multi-day enrichment program for undergraduate students interested in Israel and the Middle East.

Deadline
TBD