$20,000 award for 4 months (up to two awards available). Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,750 per month and the remainder is a stipend.
Open to internationally recognized senior scholars of all nationalities who made significant contributions to their field of study. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027. Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required and no exceptions can be granted.
Application Materials:
- Project Abstract (200-word maximum)
- CV (2-page maximum, 10 pt font)
- Statement of Proposed Research (2,000-word maximum)
- Bibliography (1,000-word maximum)
- Two letters of reference
- If relevant to the project, a statement justifying the study of unprovenanced materials or materials obtained on occupied territories (500-word max)
These materials are to be submitted through the application portal, which will open on September 5, 2025.
AIAR Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship (2026-2027)
$20,000 award for 4 months (up to two awards available). Room and half-board at the Institute is $1,750 per month and the remainder is a stipend.
Open to internationally recognized senior scholars of all nationalities who made significant contributions to their field of study. This fellowship is for a residential period between September 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027. Residency at the Institute in Jerusalem is required and no exceptions can be granted.
Application Materials:
- Project Abstract (200-word maximum)
- CV (2-page maximum, 10 pt font)
- Statement of Proposed Research (2,000-word maximum)
- Bibliography (1,000-word maximum)
- Two letters of reference
- If relevant to the project, a statement justifying the study of unprovenanced materials or materials obtained on occupied territories (500-word max)
These materials are to be submitted through the application portal, which will open on September 5, 2025.