Details
| Award Name | International Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Agency | Azrieli Foundation |
| Value | ILS 168,000/year + ILS 20,000/year for expenses and travel |
| Duration | 2 years |
Deadlines
| Internal deadline(s) | Please contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) for their internal deadlines. FGS signs off on the ORS checklist which is due at ORS 2 business days in advance of the external deadline. |
| Agency deadline | 05-09-2024, by 5:00PM IST |
Background
The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship supports the best and brightest minds in their postdoctoral research in Israel, connecting them with world-class academics and leading researchers.
Eligibility
The Fellowship is open to candidates who have received their PhD degrees no earlier than November 1, 2020, in all countries except Israel. PhD candidates may apply if they complete their dissertation defence successfully no later than June 1, 2024. All nationalities may apply, except for Israeli citizens and residents. Candidates who commenced a postdoctoral or an academic position in Israel prior to September 1, 2023, may not apply.
*Please note that candidates are required to have an academic sponsor, who is a faculty member at an eligible Israeli academic institution.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Academic Excellence
- Quality, originality and productivity of research to date
- Research independence
- Previous awards or scholarships
Proposed Research
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed research
- Unique contribution of the candidate
- Potential for research innovation
- Suitability and quality of the proposed research environment
Leadership and Versatility
- Leadership qualities
- Intellectual curiosity
- Engagement with society
- Communication skills
Evaluation Process
The selection process will take place in three stages. At the end of each stage, a shortlist of candidates will advance to the next stage.
Stage One: Preselection Screening: Teams of academics from a wide variety of disciplines conduct an initial review of applications.
Stage Two: Academic Review by Committees: Shortlisted applications are reviewed by one of four multidisciplinary committees, composed of internationally renowned scientists and scholars of life sciences, exact sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Stage Three: Interview Panel: A panel of interviewers will meet with the finalists. The panel is comprised of representatives of the Azrieli Fellows Program, representatives of the academic committees, the Senior Academic Advisor of the Azrieli Fellows Program and experts on issues of leadership and personal merit.
How to Apply
York University researchers are reminded that all applications for external research funding, including Letters of Intent, must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Research Services before they are submitted to the granting agency. For internal approval, the application must be accompanied by a completed ORS Checklist, which requires the Dean’s signature.
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here.