A short-term international research opportunity can sometimes be more valuable than another line on a CV. The Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship gives PhD researchers the chance to spend four months in Israel working alongside leading academics while developing international research connections.
The Spring 2027 fellowship is open to PhD candidates from all countries and academic disciplines, making it an interesting opportunity for researchers in fields ranging from science and technology to humanities and social sciences.
About the Fellowship
The Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship supports outstanding doctoral researchers who want to conduct short-term research in Israel.
Fellows work with an academic host at one of Israel’s participating higher education institutions. The programme is designed to encourage international academic collaboration while giving researchers the opportunity to expand their professional networks and experience a different research environment.
The Spring 2027 programme is expected to begin during the week of 28 February 2027 and lasts four months.
What the Fellowship Provides
Selected fellows receive a 12,000 ILS monthly stipend for four months.
The funding is intended to support:
- Accommodation
- International airfare
- Living expenses
- Relevant fees
- Health insurance
In addition to the financial support, fellows become part of the wider Azrieli Fellows community, with opportunities for networking, professional development, leadership growth and multidisciplinary exchange.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to PhD candidates from all countries and academic disciplines.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a PhD programme at an accredited institution outside Israel
- Have completed at least one year of their PhD studies by the time of application
- Have no prior academic experience in Israel, such as undergraduate or graduate study
- Not currently be conducting ongoing research in Israel
- Secure a faculty member at an eligible Israeli institution who agrees to act as their academic host
The programme welcomes applicants regardless of religion, gender, age or ethnicity.
Where Can Fellows Conduct Research?
Applicants can arrange a host at one of the participating institutions, including:
- Bar-Ilan University
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- Reichman University
- Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
- Tel Aviv University
- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- University of Haifa
- Weizmann Institute of Science
The academic host is important because applicants must secure one before applying. The host is expected to support the proposed research and help ensure that the research can be carried out successfully during the fellowship.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?
Unlike many international fellowships that are restricted to a particular nationality, discipline or research topic, this programme is open across countries and academic fields.
It is also designed specifically for researchers who are already pursuing doctoral studies, meaning the experience can be used to strengthen an existing PhD project rather than requiring applicants to start a completely new degree.
For researchers hoping to build international collaborations, gain exposure to another academic system or develop relationships with researchers outside their home institution, the fellowship offers a focused four-month opportunity.
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How to Apply
Applications for the Spring 2027 fellowship opened on 9 August 2026.
The deadline is 15 September 2026.
Applicants should first review the official fellowship requirements and secure an eligible academic host before submitting their application.
Conclusion
The Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship is a particularly interesting option for doctoral researchers who want to take their research beyond their home institution.
With four months of funding, international travel support and the opportunity to work with an academic host at a leading Israeli institution, it combines research experience with international academic exposure.
Most importantly, the Spring 2027 fellowship is genuinely international, with applications open to eligible PhD candidates from around the world.
TheOpHub Tip
The academic host should be one of your first priorities. Do not wait until the application deadline is approaching to start contacting potential supervisors or research collaborators. Identify researchers whose work connects closely with your project, prepare a concise introduction to your research and contact potential hosts well before submitting your application.
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