The Cherrick Center for the Study of Zionism, the Yishuv, and the State of Israel offers scholarships to master's students in the broad and interdisciplinary field of Israel Studies. This includes history, cultural history, arts, literature, folklore, anthropology, sociology, international relations, law, gender studies, communication, education, minorities in Israel (across all aforementioned disciplines), and more. Chronologically, the center's research mandate spans approximately 150 years, beginning in the last quarter of the 19th century.
The scholarship for Master's students is intended for those who have already formulated a research topic and direction and require the center's support to devote time to research. The criterion for receiving the scholarship is academic excellence.
The scholarship amount is 12,000 NIS per year. The funds will be disbursed in three installments throughout the academic year.
Scholars of the center will be allocated an office at the university, where they are expected to work for at least two days a week, maintain their ongoing research activities, and participate in the joint activities of the Cherrick Center.
To apply, please complete the online form and submit the following documents:
- A cover letter explaining the thesis topic, central arguments, archival sources (if any), research methodologies, theoretical framework, and the contribution of this work to the current research discourse in the field. Up to two pages.
- A recommendation letter from the thesis advisor to be sent directly to the email: cherrick@mail.huji.ac.il
- Curriculum Vitae
Application deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
From Beno Rotenberg collection: recruitment of Hagana members to Israel Defense forces 1948 [Israel State Archive]