Scholarships

SEFER CENTER INTERNATIONAL GRANT FOR RESEARCH ON HISTORY AND CULTURE OF RUSSIAN JEWRY IN DIFFERENT HISTORICAL PERIODS

February 17, 2019 by EAJS Administrator Leave a Comment

«SEFER» CENTER INTERNATIONAL GRANT FOR RESEARCH ON HISTORY AND CULTURE OF RUSSIAN JEWRY IN DIFFERENT HISTORICAL PERIODS

SEFER Center awards grants to support research on Russian Jewry in multiple disciplines. The subject of the research may comprise different aspects of Jewish history and culture within the territory of former Russian Empire during various historical periods from the ancient times till post-soviet contemporary period. The grant covers the entire variety of humanitarian and social areas (history, literature, linguistics, art history, education, philosophy, religion studies, sociology, political science etc.), as well as interdisciplinary studies. The Center provides researchers, teachers and PhD students with financial support for implementation of academic research, preparation of monographs, articles and dissertation theses. The grant program is intended for researchers from Russia and abroad, including Europe, USA and Canada, Israel, Australia or other.

This project is supported by Genesis Philanthropy Group.

Two types of research grants are open for applications:

а) Faculty Research Grants for the researchers with academic degree will not exceed 150 000 rubles (approximately $ 2200) and may cover up to 50% of the total cost of the proposed research project.

b) Post-Graduate Students Research Grants for the PhD students and researchers without academic degree will not exceed 90 000 rubles (approximately $ 1300) and may cover up to 100% of the total project cost.

Proposals must be submitted by Marсh, 31, 2019 via e-mail sefer.center@gmail.com using the following proposal form: Download grant proposal form and grant agreement

For more information please follow the link below https://www.sefer.ru/eng/education/educational_programmes/eshnav/russian_jewry.php

Prizes for excellent research into Frankfurt/Main’s Jewish History. Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft Frankfurt am Main. Deadline: 25 April 2019.

January 30, 2019 by EAJS Administrator

Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft Frankfurt am Main

Prizes (x2) for excellent research into Frankfurt/Main’s Jewish History

Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft Frankfurt am Main (Polytechnische Gesellschaft Frankfurt am Main Foundation) is awarding two prizes for excellent research into Frankfurt/Main’s Jewish history: Rosl und Paul Arnsberg-Prize (€ 10.000) addresses advanced scholars, whereas Arno Lustiger-Förderpreis (€ 3.000) honours the research of young scholars resp. Ph.D.-students.

Applications must be submitted by April 25th, 2019.

For further details please refer to: https://www.sptg.de/aktuelles/artikel/rosl-und-paul-arnsberg-preis-und-arno-lustiger-foerderpreis-ausschreibungsphase-gestartet/

Contact Info: Foundation (Stiftung) Polytechnische Gesellschaft Frankfurt am Main, Untermainanlage 5, 60329 Frankfurt am Main.

Contact Email: uhsadel@sptg.de

URL: https://sptg.de

MA fees bursaries in Jewish Studies at the University of Manchester, 2019-20

January 28, 2019 by EAJS Administrator

MA fees bursaries in Jewish Studies at the University of Manchester, 2019-20

This is a home/EU fees bursary for MA students who make Jewish Studies topics their main study focus in their MA in Religions and Theology:

www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/subjects/religionstheology/postgraduatetaught/

One bursary will be awarded on a competitive basis. There are no eligibility criteria based on nationality, but please note that the bursary is restricted to the maximum cost of home/EU fees. The bursaries may be offered to eligible students before the final deadline so applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.

The final date for submission of the online application to the Religions and Theology MA programme and the MA Funding Application Form is 5pm on 3 May 2019 or until the bursary has been awarded. Further information: www.manchesterjewishstudies.org/ma-funding-opportunities/

Postdoctoral Fellowships. Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies Postdoctoral Fellowships.

December 13, 2018 by EAJS Administrator Leave a Comment

Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies Postdoctoral Fellowships

Applications are invited for one-year postdoctoral positions related to Israel Studies that will begin in the Fall of each academic year. One or two fellowships may be provided each year, depending upon funding availability.

Those who are accepted to the postdoctoral program will be expected to:

Pursue original research about the modern state of Israel and produce work for submission to appropriate academic publications.
Teach at least one undergraduate course (one quarter)
Present one public lecture while in residence
Participate actively in Center colloquia and other public programs during the fellowship year

2019-20 Application Opening and Deadlines:

The application for 2019-20 postdoctoral positions will open on December 3, 2018. Completed applications including all the required materials should be submitted no later than March 8, 2019. Decisions will be announced on April 8, 2019.

Who Should Apply:

Applicants must have a PhD degree from an accredited university
The Center welcomes applications from students in a wide range of disciplines, including, but not limited to history, political science, economics, sociology, literature, visual and performing arts, management, engineering, law, public health, environment and sustainability.

For more information about the application process, please visit the Y&S Nazarian Center website or send an email to israel@international.ucla.edu

One-Year Jewish Studies Program at Paideia, the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden. Early deadline: 31 January 2019; Final deadline: 31 March 2019

December 7, 2018 by EAJS Administrator

The 2019-2020 One-Year Jewish Studies Program at Paideia

The 2019-2020 One-Year Jewish Studies Program at Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden is now open for applications

Paideia is a European academic Institute founded in 2000 with the mandate to nurture the renewal of European Jewish culture, to support cross-cultural dialogue, and to promot a positive paradigm of a minority culture within European societies. Paideia does this through highly intensive educational leadership program, focusing on in-depth knowledge of Jewish sources and on social innovation.

The program offers a unique international Jewish studies experience during eight months in Stockholm with the possibility of completing a 120 ECTS Master in Jewish Civilizations at the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien in Heidelberg, Germany. It combines traditional Hevruta study methodology, an academic approach to interpretation and practical application, and includes intensive text studies running chronologically from Torah and Midrash, through Medieval Jewish Philosophy and Responsa Literature to Modern Jewish Philosophy and Literature, language studies (Modern Hebrew at three levels), as well as a three-week trip to Israel, including studies at Yad Vashem and at the National Library of Israel.

The studies are tuition free and students are eligible for scholarships towards accommodation and living costs.

Early deadline: 31 January 2019

Final deadline: 31 March 2019

Students can apply through our website www.paideia-eu.org. For more information contact us at info@paideia-eu.org.