The purpose of the Foundation's Doctoral scholarship program is to help train qualified individuals for careers in Jewish scholarship and research, and to help Jewish educational, religious, and communal workers obtain advanced training for leadership positions. Who Is Eligible Any graduate student specialising in a Jewish field who is officially enrolled or registered in a doctoral program at a recognised university is eligible to apply.
Priority is given to applicants who are at the dissertation level.
Grants are given for one academic year. They can be renewed, upon submission of a new application and supporting documents, up to a maxunum of four years. An applications, including renewals, must be submitted before October 31st. The amount of the scholarship varies in accordance with the cost of living in the country where the student is studying. Review Process Applications and references are evaluated by outside experts and then considered by appropriate committees of the Foundation.