4-year Polonsky Postdoctoral Scholarships in the Humanities and Social Sciences

The Polonsky Academy at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute will award up to seven Fellowships in the humanities or social sciences for up to four years (with a possible fifth year in exceptional circumstances), beginning October 1, 2021. The Fellowship offers an annual stipend of $40,000 and other benefits. Yearly renewal will be contingent upon demonstrated progress in research. Fellows are expected to be physically present at the Institute for consecutive years during the period of the award. Applications will be considered from those awarded a Ph.D. on or after October 1, 2016. The deadline for submission is January 1, 2021.

Online applications should include the following documents in English, in separate files: statement of research plans (3-5 pages, with title); summary of previous research (3 pages); one single-authored published article or equivalent unpublished work; curriculum vitae, including list of publications; complete contact information, including phone numbers, for three referees.

Outstanding candidates will be invited for interviews on March 8-9, 2021, either in person or on Zoom.

Apply here https://www.vanleer.org.il/en/polonsky-academy/

Contact: The Polonsky Fellowships Committee
polonsky@vanleer.org.il

Website: https://www.vanleer.org.il/en/

Fellowship webpage: https://www.vanleer.org.il/en/polonsky-academy/