The Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship offers outstanding international PhD candidates the opportunity to conduct short-term research in Israel, fostering academic collaboration and strengthening global research ties. Fellows will work closely with leading Israeli researchers, gaining valuable experience in world-class academic institutions.

The fellowship is valued at 12,000 ILS per month and is offered for three to four months.

Who can apply?

The fellowship is open to PhD candidates from all countries and academic disciplines who:

• Are enrolled at an accredited institution outside of Israel and have completed at least one year of their PhD studies at the time of application.
• Have not had prior academic experience in Israel.
• Have secured an academic host, who is a faculty member at one of the eligible Israeli institutions listed in the guidelines. Hosts may only sponsor one candidate per application cycle.

Application deadline

The online application for the fall 2025 cohort closes April 22, 2025. 

The program begins in Israel in November, 2025.

More information on the fellowship, guidelines and application instructions is available  here

For any questions, please contact: fellows@azrielifoundation.org.