Departmental Initiative Grants

The Departmental Initiative Grants fund Jewish Studies departments and centres to launch new initiatives that build on existing strengths and increase impact. Grants may support teaching positions and collaborative research projects, including seed funding to develop larger proposals. Projects may receive up to £50,000 per annum for a maximum of three years, with required matching funding from the host university. Eligible activities include salaries, research costs, publications, public engagement and related resources.

Grant funding up to £50,000 per year (maximum three years) to cover salaries, research costs, publications, dissemination, public engagement, conferences and resources.

Universities and not-for-profit organisations based in Europe (EU and non-EU states) may apply, excluding applicants based in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. Applicants must demonstrate not-for-profit/charitable status and provide at least 20% matching funding from the university; universities may only submit one application per AJS funding round (doctoral fellowships excepted).

Applicants must register or log in to the Foundation's grant portal to submit an application and supporting documents. References are required and due by the stated reference deadline. Successful applicants will receive an award letter and agreement to e-sign.