Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship is a competitive postdoctoral programme that supports outstanding researchers in any academic discipline to conduct research at leading Israeli institutions. Fellows receive a monthly stipend and research funds, and participate in professional development, networking, and leadership activities. Up to 24 fellowships are awarded each year across STEM, humanities and social sciences. Fellows are hosted by one of a selected group of Israeli universities and research institutes.

Monthly stipend (14,000 ILS), annual research expense grant (20,000 ILS), professional development, networking, leadership training, interdisciplinary and cross-cultural exchange.

Open to candidates who have been officially awarded their PhD no earlier than November 1, 2023 (except Israel). Candidates enrolled in a PhD program may apply if they complete their dissertation defence by June 1, 2027. Applicants must not have received a degree from an Israeli institution and must not have begun a postdoctoral position in Israel before September 1, 2026. Applicants must have secured an academic sponsor at one of the listed Israeli host institutions.

Applicants apply via the Azrieli online application portal; selection is a three-stage process (preselection screening, academic committee review, interview panel).