The Council for Higher Education and The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities Excellence Fellowship Program for Outstanding International Postdoctoral Researchers in Israel 2023-24 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Application Deadline: October 1, 2022 The Council for Higher Education in Israel and the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities are pleased to announce the sixth call of the Excellence Fellowship Program in Israel for Outstanding International Postdoctoral Researchers. This program signifies Israel’s commitment to the promotion of international scientific collaborations and to the advancement of world-class research. Through this initiative, Israel offers top recent PhD graduates (up to four years from graduation), of all academic disciplines, the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in Israel with leading scientists and scholars in their field. Competitive Funding A maximum of 20 fellowships will be provided to incoming post-doctorates conducting research in one of Israel’s universities; fellowships will be allocated in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), the Humanities and the Social Sciences. The fellowships will be awarded for 2 years for the amount of 160,000 NIS (~$47,000) per year. Engagement in Excellence Postdoctoral fellows in the program will have the opportunity to engage in innovative research in one of Israel’s globally recognized universities, to actively collaborate with their supervisors, and to cultivate their academic skills in a vibrant and challenging entrepreneurial environment. Enrichment and Networking Fellows will participate in various activities, such as day trips, seminars, workshops and social events during the course of their fellowship. These types of activities will foster a welcoming dynamic, enabling participants to connect with one another, with Israeli academia and with Israeli society. Eligibility 1. The fellowship program is open to international candidates who have received a PhD from a recognized higher education institution outside of Israel less than 4 years from the time of application (not including parental or medical leave), or who will receive a PhD from a recognized higher education institution outside of Israel prior to the commencement of the fellowship. 2. Israeli citizens or residents, and candidates who commenced a postdoctoral position in Israel prior to the application deadline may not apply. 3. Candidates are required to have been accepted to a post-doctoral position under the supervision of a faculty member at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 4. Candidates are required to have the commitment of the hosting supervisor provide the required financial contribution for the fellowship: At least 25% of the 160,000 NIS (40,000 NIS per year) in the Humanities and the Social Sciences, and at least 50% (80,000 NIS per year) in the fields of STEM. The fellowships will be awarded based on academic excellence, without regard to religion, gender, age or ethnicity. Submission Guidelines Candidates should apply directly to the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. The following materials should be submitted in English in one PDF file per candidate, in the following order, except for the recommendation letters (see item 8 below). 1. Application form. 2. Application letter: max. 2 pages, font Arial size 12, line spacing 1.5. 3. Letter of recommendation from the host supervisor: max. 2 pages on formal letterhead. 4. Commitment letter signed by the Rector of the Hebrew University on formal letterhead indicating that the university will cover the required financial contribution to the fellowship. The hosting supervisor will assist the candidate in obtaining this formal letter, by contacting Keren Sagi (kerensa@savion.huji.ac.il) with a written request. The letter will then be submitted by Keren Sagi directly to the Academy, on behalf of the applicant. 5. CV and list of publications (list only). 6. Short description of research, including preliminary results if such exist (2 pages). 7. Candidates who have not yet finished their PhD are required to submit a confirmation from the relevant authority where the doctorate is being carried out that the candidate will fulfill all of his/her academic obligations (including thesis defense) prior to the commencement of the fellowship, and is expected to receive his/her doctoral degree no later than the end of the first year of the fellowship. All materials should be submitted in one PDF file by October 1, 2022 to Ms. Batsheva Shor, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, at the following address: ForeignPostdoc@academy.ac.il with the Subject: "Application Material for Dr. ______”.