PBC Postdoctoral Fellowship for International Researchers (Israel)

About this scholarship

The PBC (Planning and Budgeting Committee) Fellowship Program, run by Israel's Council for Higher Education, brings outstanding international postdoctoral researchers to Israel's research universities. The fellowship provides a competitive stipend, with the host university required to commit matching funds — at least 25% in the humanities and social sciences and at least 50% in STEM fields — so securing a host is central to the award. To be eligible, candidates must have received a PhD from a recognised institution outside Israel less than four years before applying (excluding parental or medical leave), or be due to receive it before the fellowship begins; Israeli citizens or residents are not eligible, nor are candidates who began a postdoc in Israel before September 2020. Applications are submitted directly to the relevant Israeli university — eligible hosts include Ariel University, Bar-Ilan, Ben-Gurion, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Open University, the Technion, Tel Aviv University, the University of Haifa, and the Weizmann Institute of Science. Required materials include a commitment letter signed by the host university's rector confirming the matching funding, a CV and publication list, two recommendation letters, and a short research description. Deadlines are set by the universities.

Eligibility

• Have received (or be about to receive) a PhD from a recognised institution outside Israel
• Be within 4 years of your PhD at the time of application (excluding leave)
• Not be an Israeli citizen or resident
• Secure a postdoctoral position at one of the eligible Israeli universities
• Obtain the host university's commitment to provide the required matching funds