$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.
The deadline has been extended to December 19, 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.
The deadline has been extended to December 19, 2025.