Various scholarship opportunities are available for potential Bar-Ilan University students. This month, we focus on two scholarships – the Sandwich Scholarship Program for current doctoral students and the Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program for postdoctoral students.
Sandwich Scholarship Program for PhD Students
Israel’s Council for Higher Education has announced the PhD Sandwich Scholarship Program for 2021.
Bar-Ilan University has proudly supported Sandwich Scholars over the years, and we would like to encourage PhD students to apply for the 2021 Sandwich Program at Bar-Ilan.
Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral degree program at any accredited institution of higher education and have completed their first year of doctoral studies successfully when the scholarship commences.
The program is open to students in all academic disciplines and from all countries, with the exception of Israel (citizens and residents). The closing date for applications is January 8, 2021.
Find out more here and email Prof. Rachel Dekel for further assistance.
Zuckerman STEM Leadership Scholarships for Postdoc Students
The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program supports future generations of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math in the United States, Canada, and Israel and, over time, fosters greater collaboration between the world’s most advanced scientific research centers.
Bar-Ilan University offers this program, which focuses on research in STEM areas and interdisciplinary areas combining STEM and additional topics, to high-achieving postdoctoral scholars from premier universities in the United States and Canada.
Once they complete their research, many Zuckerman postdocs are expected to accept faculty positions at top North American universities, weaving a network of academic collaboration and goodwill that will greatly benefit US-Israeli scientific cooperation.
Zuckerman Scholars at Bar-Ilan University benefit from some of the top researchers in higher education as well the most modern, well-equipped laboratories.
They also enjoy unique programming and activities organized especially for them by the university and the Zuckerman Institute in Israel, including touring, educational experiences, and social programs. These activities are designed to strengthen the scholars’ knowledge of and connection to Israel, and cultivate an esprit de corps, exchange of ideas, and foster new relationships.
Candidates for the Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program are assessed based on their academic and research achievements, as well as on personal merit and leadership qualities, without regard to race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or age.
Candidates must be citizens of the United States or Canada or have a documented status that allows them to study and work in the US. They must hold a PhD degree from a premier university, or if still studying for a PhD, must submit their PhD thesis before October 1, 2021.
The first deadline is January 15, 2021, and the second deadline is March 31, 2021.
Find out more here and email Prof. Rachel Dekel for further assistance.
