22/07/2026
Study History Where History Was Made.
Applications are now open for the Fulbright U.S. Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Israel (Academic Years 2027–2029).
For scholars of history, theology, religious studies, Jewish studies, Israel studies, archaeology, anthropology, classics, Middle Eastern studies, and related fields, Israel offers an unparalleled research environment.
Few places in the world provide such extraordinary access to primary sources, archaeological sites, historical landscapes, archives, libraries, museums, and diverse religious communities. Whether your work explores the ancient world, biblical studies, the history of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam, the modern Middle East, cultural heritage, or contemporary Israeli society, Israel offers unique opportunities for original scholarship.
A Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship enables you to:
📚 Work alongside leading scholars at Israel's universities and research institutes.
🏛️ Access world-renowned archives, manuscript collections, museums, and archaeological excavations.
🌍 Engage with diverse intellectual communities.
🤝 Develop lasting international collaborations.
✍️ Strengthen your research while gaining first-hand insight into one of the world's most historically and culturally significant regions.
Fellowship benefits include:
• Stipend of $95,000 for up to two academic years
• Reimbursement of airfare for fellows (and spouses)
• Partial reimbursement of children's educational expenses
• Affiliation with an Israeli host institution that best matches your research interests
Whether your work examines antiquity, sacred texts, cultural heritage, conflict and coexistence, or the modern history of Israel and the Middle East, there is no substitute for conducting research where many of these histories unfolded.
Application deadline: September 15, 2026.
Please share this opportunity with exceptional early-career scholars who may be interested in conducting postdoctoral research in Israel.
