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Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program

Offered by Zuckerman Institute

Reviewed by Lisa FreedlandLast updated Aug 8, 2023
16 awards worth

$63,000

Grade level

Graduate Students

Application deadline:

December 15, 2023

Scholarship Overview

The Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program attracts high-achieving postdoctoral scholars from premier universities in the United States and Canada to do research at one of eight Israeli universities. Israeli citizens are not eligible. Candidates must hold a PhD degree from a leading American or Canadian university, or if still studying for a PhD, must submit their PhD thesis before October 1st. They should be planning to return to the United States or Canada to compete for an academic position. Candidates must obtain consent from a potential hosting supervisor at the Israeli university/universities to which they are applying. Participating universities include: Ariel University, Bar-Ilan University, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, University of Haifa, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Tel Aviv University, and the Weizmann Institute of Science. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information about the scholarship.

About Zuckerman Institute

The Zuckerman Institute was established in 2015 to achieve the philanthropic vision of Mortimer B. Zuckerman to enhance collaboration and communication among the most promising scholars in science, technology, engineering, and math in Israel, the United States and Canada.

Eligibility information

This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.

Grade Level

Graduate Students

Citizenship

US Citizens, Canadian Citizens

Application information

To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline.

Essay

Resume or CV

Letter of Recommendation

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Scholarship FAQ

When will the winner of this scholarship be announced?

The Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program winner will be announced: May 1, 2023.

Who should I contact with any questions about this scholarship?

For any questions regarding this scholarship application, please contact Zuckerman Institute at info@zuckermaninstitute.org.

Is this scholarship renewable?

Yes, the Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program is renewable.

Is this scholarship open to international or DACA students?

No, this scholarship is only open to U.S. Citizens.

Where can I find help writing my scholarship essay?

For help writing the essay component of this scholarship application, check out our guides How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay and How to Start a Scholarship Essay (With Examples).
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