Eligibility

Fellowships are awarded to early-career scholars across all disciplines engaged in the study of the human past. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, history, archaeology, art history, the history of education, the history of science, technology, and medicine, physical anthropology, literature, philosophy, and digital humanities. 

 

Selection Criteria: Selection is based on exceptional scholarly achievement and evidence of extraordinary promise. The Dan David Society of Fellows is committed to excellence, interdisciplinarity, diversity, and equity. We welcome a broad, diverse pool of Israeli and international applicants, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or age.  

 

PhD Status: Applicants who already hold a PhD must have fulfilled all degree requirements, including the dissertation defense and final filing, after October 1, 2022. Applicants currently completing their degree may apply, provided all PhD requirements are fulfilled by September 1, 2027. Applicants who have taken parental leave may extend their post-PhD eligibility window by one year per child born after receiving their degree.  

 

Residency: Fellowships require in-person, on-campus participation at Tel Aviv University. Applicants must be able to reside in or commute to Tel Aviv for the duration of the fellowship. 

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Institutional Eligibility: Scholars who completed their PhD at Tel Aviv University are not eligible to apply