The Elisa Spungen Bildner '75 and Robert Bildner
'72 Israel Travel Grant
Awarded through Slifka Center and provides opportunities for Yale students to develop a deeper appreciation for the land of Israel and for their identity as Jews. This year, three $1500 grants (or multiple smaller grants) will be awarded. Recipients are encouraged to share their experiences with the Yale community by giving a presentation at Slifka Center upon their return to campus. Further information and application materials are available at Slifka Center Applications are due at Slifka Center c/o Amy Aaland by Friday March 7, 2008.
The William and Miriam Horowitz and the David and Iris Fischer Judaica Project Funds
Purpose: To promote projects by Yale students that will increase understanding of Jewish history, culture, or religious thought in a demonstrable way.
The Horowitz Fund memorializes two devoted friends of Yale: William and Miriam Horowitz. Mr. Horowitz (Yale '29) served as acting master of Branford College and was elected to the Yale Corporation as an alumni fellow in 1965. He was a founding member of the Board of Friends of the Hillel Foundation at Yale. Mrs. Horowitz had a distinguished history of involvement in civic, Jewish, and women's issues in New Haven and beyond.
The Fischer Fund memorializes Iris Fischer and honors Dr. David Fischer, two devoted friends of Yale. Mrs. Fischer was a concert pianist and a devoted mother and grandmother. Dr. Fischer is a leading New Haven physician and a member of the Yale School of Medicine faculty since 1964. He designed and supervised production of the Yale Hillel tie and is author of three textbooks of medical oncology.
Stipend: One stipend of three thousand dollars will be awarded through each fund.
Projects to be Considered: The scope of proposals to be considered is wide. A project could involve art, film, music, travel, study, theater, reading, or writing—so long as it is consistent with the stated purpose above. The total cost of carrying out the enterprise may exceed the value of the stipend. Doctoral dissertations are not funded.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in one of the schools of Yale University. Applicants may be of any creed. Family of committee members choosing the recipient are not eligible for the grant.
Application Process: Proposals must conform strictly to the following description:
In no more than two typed pages, the applicant should provide a focused description of the proposal and note his/her school and year of enrollment at Yale. Projects will be judged for their coherence and originality, and for their connections with the candidate's previous experience and future goals. Candidates should inform the committee what effect this award might have upon their ability to carry out their projects. A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant and another from someone familiar with the project should accompany the application. Though GPA is not a criterion for selection, please submit a photocopy of a transcript to provide an indication of educational background. Complete applications must be mailed to 29 Dales Drive, Woodbridge, CT 06525-2014 and received no later than March 21, 2008.
For Further Information: Please click here.
The Blanksteen Curatorial Fellowship at the Jewish Museum in New York
Provides stipends in the amount of $5,000 each for two or three Yale undergraduate to participate in a full-time summer internship at the Jewish Museum. All current Yale Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors are eligible.
Applicants must provide a cover letter, a personal statement describing the relevance of the potential internship to the student's larger goals, and a transcript of the student's undergraduate record. Applications are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 7, 2008. Questions may be addressed to Amy Aaland (amy.aaland@yale.edu) For more information, click here.
Yale-Weizmann Exchange Program
The American Friends of the Weizmann Institute has a program to provide funds to support research projects by members of the Yale community (students, faculty and research staff) that are joint with the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot. Examples include visits by Yale faculty or students to develop joint research projects, or summer student research by undergraduates at the Weizmann Institute of Science. The Institute also has programs to support summer internships by undergraduates; funds can be requested of both programs. Recently, a number of Yale undergrads have participated in these programs. Contact daniel.prober@yale.edu for further information.
The Israel Scholar Development Fund of the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
The Israel Scholar Development Fund of the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise is pleased to offer awards to encourage students to pursue academic careers in fields related to the study of Israel. Awards will be available to undergraduates who have already been accepted to a graduate program, graduate students who have received master's degrees in Middle East related fields who wish to pursue a doctorate and doctoral students who are writing dissertations related to Israel.
Each award will be for $10,000. The grants are for one year. Doctoral dissertation awards may be used for tuition, books, living expenses, travel costs, and other expenses to enable dissertation research. All other awards will be for tuition and books.
Proposals from candidates in all disciplines are welcome.
For more information and an application, go to the Jewish Virtual Library.
Fulbright-Israel US Post-Graduate Student Fellowships for the 2006/2007 Academic Year
The US Post-Graduate Student Program provides support for full academic year visits in Israel to fellows, in all fields of study, whose main activity is the conduct of individual research projects. To be eligible, candidates must have received at least a Bachelors degree. However, they need not be currently enrolled as students for an advanced degree. Thus, the participants in the program in any given year usually range from those who have just completed their first degrees and are carrying out a period of independent work before beginning their graduate studies, up through the ladder of studies to doctoral candidates, carrying out their PhD thesis research as Fulbright student fellows.
The stipend for the nine-month academic year for fellows without accompanying dependents is $13,400; for fellows with 1 dependent - $19,250; with 2 dependents - $21,600; with 3 or more dependents - $23,950. In addition, USIEF pays the tuition of fellows enrolling in language and other courses.
USIEF awarded post-graduate student fellowships to 12 of the candidates for the 2004/05 academic year.
Those currently enrolled as students must submit their applications through their universities/colleges. Typically, a faculty member or administrator has been appointed campus Fulbright Program Advisor, and this official can provide information on campus- specific application procedures. There is a range of campus deadlines for submission of Fulbright applications, starting in mid- to late September, for grants to be taken up a year later. Thus, those interested in coming to Israel for the 2006/2007 academic year must be ready to present their applications in September 2005.
Recent graduates, not currently enrolled as students, can present themselves as at-large candidates by submitting an application directly to the Institute of International Education, which administers the student program on behalf of the Department of State. Those interested can contact IIE to clarify their eligibility (see the IIE website, www.iie.org, for details). The deadline for submission of at-large applications is October 21.
Other Yale Fellowships
For other Yale fellowships, go to http://www.yale.edu/iefp/fellowships
Slifka Center has information on travel, work, and study programs in Israel, Europe, Latin America, and across the United States. Contact Rabbi Lina Grazier-Zerbarini at Slifka Center, for further resources, tips, and ideas on how to make your ideal travel or study experience happen: rabbi.lina@yale.edu or 432-1134.
Awarded through Slifka Center and provides opportunities for Yale students to develop a deeper appreciation for the land of Israel and for their identity as Jews. This year, three $1500 grants (or multiple smaller grants) will be awarded. Recipients are encouraged to share their experiences with the Yale community by giving a presentation at Slifka Center upon their return to campus. Further information and application materials are available at Slifka Center Applications are due at Slifka Center c/o Amy Aaland by Friday March 7, 2008.
The William and Miriam Horowitz and the David and Iris Fischer Judaica Project Funds
Purpose: To promote projects by Yale students that will increase understanding of Jewish history, culture, or religious thought in a demonstrable way.
The Horowitz Fund memorializes two devoted friends of Yale: William and Miriam Horowitz. Mr. Horowitz (Yale '29) served as acting master of Branford College and was elected to the Yale Corporation as an alumni fellow in 1965. He was a founding member of the Board of Friends of the Hillel Foundation at Yale. Mrs. Horowitz had a distinguished history of involvement in civic, Jewish, and women's issues in New Haven and beyond.
The Fischer Fund memorializes Iris Fischer and honors Dr. David Fischer, two devoted friends of Yale. Mrs. Fischer was a concert pianist and a devoted mother and grandmother. Dr. Fischer is a leading New Haven physician and a member of the Yale School of Medicine faculty since 1964. He designed and supervised production of the Yale Hillel tie and is author of three textbooks of medical oncology.
Stipend: One stipend of three thousand dollars will be awarded through each fund.
Projects to be Considered: The scope of proposals to be considered is wide. A project could involve art, film, music, travel, study, theater, reading, or writing—so long as it is consistent with the stated purpose above. The total cost of carrying out the enterprise may exceed the value of the stipend. Doctoral dissertations are not funded.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in one of the schools of Yale University. Applicants may be of any creed. Family of committee members choosing the recipient are not eligible for the grant.
Application Process: Proposals must conform strictly to the following description:
In no more than two typed pages, the applicant should provide a focused description of the proposal and note his/her school and year of enrollment at Yale. Projects will be judged for their coherence and originality, and for their connections with the candidate's previous experience and future goals. Candidates should inform the committee what effect this award might have upon their ability to carry out their projects. A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant and another from someone familiar with the project should accompany the application. Though GPA is not a criterion for selection, please submit a photocopy of a transcript to provide an indication of educational background. Complete applications must be mailed to 29 Dales Drive, Woodbridge, CT 06525-2014 and received no later than March 21, 2008.
For Further Information: Please click here.
The Blanksteen Curatorial Fellowship at the Jewish Museum in New York
Provides stipends in the amount of $5,000 each for two or three Yale undergraduate to participate in a full-time summer internship at the Jewish Museum. All current Yale Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors are eligible.
Applicants must provide a cover letter, a personal statement describing the relevance of the potential internship to the student's larger goals, and a transcript of the student's undergraduate record. Applications are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 7, 2008. Questions may be addressed to Amy Aaland (amy.aaland@yale.edu) For more information, click here.
Yale-Weizmann Exchange Program
The American Friends of the Weizmann Institute has a program to provide funds to support research projects by members of the Yale community (students, faculty and research staff) that are joint with the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot. Examples include visits by Yale faculty or students to develop joint research projects, or summer student research by undergraduates at the Weizmann Institute of Science. The Institute also has programs to support summer internships by undergraduates; funds can be requested of both programs. Recently, a number of Yale undergrads have participated in these programs. Contact daniel.prober@yale.edu for further information.
The Israel Scholar Development Fund of the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
The Israel Scholar Development Fund of the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise is pleased to offer awards to encourage students to pursue academic careers in fields related to the study of Israel. Awards will be available to undergraduates who have already been accepted to a graduate program, graduate students who have received master's degrees in Middle East related fields who wish to pursue a doctorate and doctoral students who are writing dissertations related to Israel.
Each award will be for $10,000. The grants are for one year. Doctoral dissertation awards may be used for tuition, books, living expenses, travel costs, and other expenses to enable dissertation research. All other awards will be for tuition and books.
Proposals from candidates in all disciplines are welcome.
For more information and an application, go to the Jewish Virtual Library.
Fulbright-Israel US Post-Graduate Student Fellowships for the 2006/2007 Academic Year
The US Post-Graduate Student Program provides support for full academic year visits in Israel to fellows, in all fields of study, whose main activity is the conduct of individual research projects. To be eligible, candidates must have received at least a Bachelors degree. However, they need not be currently enrolled as students for an advanced degree. Thus, the participants in the program in any given year usually range from those who have just completed their first degrees and are carrying out a period of independent work before beginning their graduate studies, up through the ladder of studies to doctoral candidates, carrying out their PhD thesis research as Fulbright student fellows.
The stipend for the nine-month academic year for fellows without accompanying dependents is $13,400; for fellows with 1 dependent - $19,250; with 2 dependents - $21,600; with 3 or more dependents - $23,950. In addition, USIEF pays the tuition of fellows enrolling in language and other courses.
USIEF awarded post-graduate student fellowships to 12 of the candidates for the 2004/05 academic year.
Those currently enrolled as students must submit their applications through their universities/colleges. Typically, a faculty member or administrator has been appointed campus Fulbright Program Advisor, and this official can provide information on campus- specific application procedures. There is a range of campus deadlines for submission of Fulbright applications, starting in mid- to late September, for grants to be taken up a year later. Thus, those interested in coming to Israel for the 2006/2007 academic year must be ready to present their applications in September 2005.
Recent graduates, not currently enrolled as students, can present themselves as at-large candidates by submitting an application directly to the Institute of International Education, which administers the student program on behalf of the Department of State. Those interested can contact IIE to clarify their eligibility (see the IIE website, www.iie.org, for details). The deadline for submission of at-large applications is October 21.
Other Yale Fellowships
For other Yale fellowships, go to http://www.yale.edu/iefp/fellowships
Slifka Center has information on travel, work, and study programs in Israel, Europe, Latin America, and across the United States. Contact Rabbi Lina Grazier-Zerbarini at Slifka Center, for further resources, tips, and ideas on how to make your ideal travel or study experience happen: rabbi.lina@yale.edu or 432-1134.