Brandeis University Scholarship Overview
The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute is providing HBI LGBTQ Jewish Research Awards to support research or artistic projects in Jewish women’s and gender studies across a range of disciplines.
Awards are made to graduate students, early career, and established researchers for the academic year 2022-2023.
The purpose of the Brandeis University International Scholarship is to support work that has the potential to make a significant contribution to the field of Jewish Gender Studies.
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The genesis of HBI can be traced to a 1995 report of the Hadassah-sponsored National Commission on American Jewish Women, chaired by Brandeis sociologist Shulamit Reinharz.
Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational institution sponsored by the Jewish community, Brandeis was established on the site of the former Middlesex University.
Scholarship Benefits
The university will provide 14 awards totaling $49,000 in the USA.
- Junior grants up to $2,000 are awarded to graduate students enrolled in recognized PhD programs and new scholars — generally within two years of receiving a PhD.
- Senior grants up to $5,000 are awarded to established scholars and professionals.
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Brandeis University Scholarship Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible for this Brandeis University International Scholarship.
- Eligible Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Jewish women’s and gender studies.
- Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Open to applicants regardless of gender or religion.
- Applications (in English) from outside the United States are welcome.
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Others
- How to Apply: If you want to apply for this award, you must complete the online application form.
- Supporting Documents: Must attach the project description – A research proposal detailing the nature and purpose of the project and the scope of the work.
- Statement of Contribution – Discussion of the relevant literature and explanation of how your project will make an original contribution to the field of Jewish Gender Studies (500-word maximum).
- Proposal Summary Form – Project Abstract (250 words maximum) or Timeline (200 words maximum)
- Budget
- Personal Information Sheet
- Writing Sample
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Letter of Recommendation and Project Evaluation – Junior grant applications only.
- Additional Required Information – Film, Performance Arts, Visual Arts, and Creative Writing Proposals must include the supporting information (see next accordion).
- Admission Requirements: Applicants must check all the entry requirements of the university.
- Language Requirement: All aspirants must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening before starting a course.
