Apply now
Complete the online application form
Our week-long seminar is intended for early-career professionals in Jewish heritage and graduate students contemplating a career in the field.
Run in conjunction with the Bibliotheca Rosenthaliana, part of the Allard Pierson at the University of Amsterdam, our intensive seminar combines academic presentations, hands-on workshops, case studies, and site visits with experts working in museums, archives, libraries, and research universities.
The seminar is an opportunity to learn about heritage collections, buildings and monuments, their histories and stories, conservation and cataloging, heritage and memory, exhibition and presentation, stakeholders, collaboration, and societal relevance.
Grant details
Our Jewish Heritage Seminar is designed for early-career professionals and graduate students.
Applicants must be professionals in a Jewish heritage institution in Europe, with less than 7 years of experience, or recent or current graduate students in a European university working in the field of Jewish heritage or contemplating a career in this sector.
Only one staff member from an institution may apply to attend this seminar.
Fluency in English is essential.
Our funding covers accommodation, lectures, lunches and site visits.
Participants must cover their travel to and from Amsterdam, as well as dinners.
Participants are expected to attend and actively participate in the whole seminar from Sunday, 24th August in the afternoon until Friday, 29th August at 14.00.
Application process
Application timeline
You will need to fill out an application using the Apply Now button on our website. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 8th April 2025.
You should expect notification via email letting you know whether your application has been successful or unsuccessful.
Required supporting documentation
Each applicant should complete the online application form and email the following documents to b.sion@rothschildfoundation.eu. If the required documentation is not submitted, your application cannot be considered.
- Professional CVÂ (maximum 2 pages in English): This should reflect your experience in undertaking activities related to Jewish heritage.
- Letter of support: this must be a recommendation from a director, supervisor or academic advisor – this can be emailed directly or via the applicant.
Translations: Documents in a language other than English will not be processed.
Contact
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information or advice as you prepare your application.
For queries relating to this seminar please contact: Dr Brigitte Sion.
Other training opportunities
Other ways we can support you
Grants
We provide funding to a broad range of organisations and institutions across Europe working in the field of Jewish heritage, culture and education.
Online resources and other initiatives
We plan and implement projects to create, curate and promote freely accessible online resources on Jewish heritage.