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YIVO Fellowship in East European Jewish Studies

YIVO Fellowship in East European Jewish Studies

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$30000

Application Deadline:

15/01/2024

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States
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About This Scholarship

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research funds the YIVO Fellowship in East European Jewish Studies. The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is an organization that seeks to preserve, study, share, and propagate knowledge of the history and heritage of East European Jewish people throughout the world. Several students pursuing Ph.D. or post-doctoral degrees in Eastern European Jewish studies are each awarded $30,000 as part of the organization’s yearly YIVO Fellowship in East European Jewish Studies program. This fellowship program is designed to aid students in completing their studies, and it is open to all students currently studying in the United States or Canada with a strong interest in Jewish history and Eastern European Jewish culture. Awards are made each year on a competitive basis. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university.

Eligibility Criteria For YIVO Fellowship in East European Jewish Studies

  • Academic Background: Applicants must have a strong academic background in a relevant field, such as Jewish studies, history, sociology, anthropology, or literature.
  • Language Skills: Applicants must have proficiency in the language(s) relevant to their research, including Yiddish, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, or other East European languages.
  • Research Proposal: Applicants must submit a well-developed research proposal that outlines their project’s goals, research questions, methods, and potential contributions to Eastern European Jewish studies.
  • Commitment to the Field: Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the understanding and preservation of East European Jewish history and culture.
  • Availability: Fellows must be available to devote themselves full-time to their research project during the fellowship period.
  • Completion of Requirements: Applicants must have completed all necessary coursework and other requirements for their doctoral or post-doctoral program before the fellowship period begins.
  • Citizenship/Residency: Applicants must be citizens or permanent United States, Canada, or Israel residents.
  • Previous Award Recipients: Previous YIVO fellowship recipients are not eligible to apply for another fellowship.

 

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