Academic Jewish Studies

This programme aims to develop rigorous, systematic research and education in academic Jewish studies throughout Europe.

We provide funding to individual scholars and to university departments to undertake innovative Jewish Studies research and to train the next generation of scholars. We also prioritise the teaching and learning of Jewish languages.

We offer funding for:

Doctoral Fellowships
Post-Doctoral Fellowships
Jewish Language Teaching Fellowships
Sustainability and Enhancement Grants for Jewish Studies Departments
Academic Language Grants

You can register on our website to receive email notification of when grants are available and other information relating to the type of projects we support.

Grant Categories

Doctoral Fellowship

Support for doctoral fellowships in any area in the broad field of Jewish Studies.

Post Doctoral Fellowship

Support for institutions to employ a post-doctoral fellow in Jewish Studies.

Jewish Language Teaching Fellowships

Support for institutions to enhance their Jewish Studies programme by offering additional Jewish language classes.

Sustainability and Enhancement Grants for Jewish Studies Departments

Support for Jewish Studies departments to enhance their activity in the areas of research, teaching, and public engagement.

Academic Language Grants

Foundation-funded scholarships are available for intensive Hebrew and Yiddish courses in Israel