The Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are intended to encourage study and research in the various disciplines related to Judaica and Jewish life. Grants are available to predoctoral students preparing for an academic career in Jewish Studies or a field of the humanities or social sciences in which the dissertation is integrally related to Jewish life. Course work in Jewish Studies and knowledge of relevant Jewish language are expected.
Awards are for one academic year.
Applicants must have completed their dissertations and have a commitment for publication from an academic or university press.