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British Council Israel
Scholarships
Updated for studies starting in 2013

The enclosed list of scholarships are open to Israeli candidates to study in the UK. In addition we recommend you use the Education UK scholarship search

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THE BIRAX REGENERATIVE MEDICINE INITIATIVE FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME
In order to deepen academic connections between the UK and Israel and to promote joint UK-Israeli scientific excellence, the BIRAX Regenerative Medicine Initiative invites applicaitons for a new fellowship scheme. The scheme will support visits by researchers to laboratories for up to six months. The Fellowships programme follows the awarding of grants for 7 new large scale collaborations between scientists in the UK and Israel.

The Chevening Scholarships The British Council is no longer able to deal with Chevening Scholarship enquiries. For more information on applying for a Chevening Scholarship please go to www.chevening.org.

British Academy Visiting Fellowships are open to early-career scholars from overseas to apply directly to the Academy, in conjunction with their UK hosts, for research visits to the UK of at least two months. The main purpose of the visit should be to enable the visitor to pursue research in the humanities and social sciences. Funds have been earmarked for scholars from the Middle East, including Israel.

British Academy International Partnerships - The International Partnership and Mobility Scheme aims to support the development of partnerships between the UK and other areas of the world where research excellence would be strengthened by new, innovative initiatives and links. The Scheme is open to three-year and one-year partnerships and. the awards cover any branch of the humanities or social sciences. It is focused on collaborative research on a specific theme of mutual interest.

Polonsky Postdoctoral Fellowships The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute proposes to award six Polonsky Postdoctoral Fellowships in any field of Humanities or Social Sciences for a period of up to five years, beginning October 10, 2013. The Fellowship offers an annual stipend of $40,000. Yearly renewal of the Followshipwill be contingent upon demonstrated progress in reserach. Fellows will be expected to be physically present at the Institute for consecutive years during the period of the award. The deadline for submission of completed applications is February 1, 2013. For more information click here.

Alan Howard Scholarship An Israel - UK scholarship for a PhD on improved non-aqueous alkali batteries through the application of in-situ electrochemically coupled tomography methods the Alan Howard scholarship are seeking a PhD student, holding an Israeli citizenship, to work on fundamental research of issues relevant to the emerging future energy technologies, in particular fuel cells/batteries. For Project Description click here.

The Caspian Arts Foundation Scholarship
A scholarship worth £25,000 is available for a student who wishes to study on the following art courses at one of the six Colleges that make up University of the Arts London. The scholarship is funded by The Caspian Arts Foundation and will be awarded to students from the Middle East and North Africa who display an exceptional talent, and whose development as an artist would most benefit from postgraduate study at one of the University of the Arts London’s Colleges.
Further information is available on the Foundation website here. Guidelines and application forms (PDF).
All applications must be received by 12pm midday, 5th July 2013. There is only one closing date for applications each year.

THE CENTRE FOR JEWISH-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS IN CAMBRIDGE
The Woolf Institute, which specializes in the study of relations between Jews, Christians and Muslims from a multidisciplinary perspective, invites postdoctoral scholars of any academic rank, policymakers or analysts in a relevant area of work, or artists (writers, painters, photographers, etc), for an annual visiting fellowship for a two to three month period. There is no stipend attached to the Fellowships, but Fellows will be entitled to free accommodation in Cambridge and round-trip travel from their country to Cambridge. They will also have access to the Woolf Institute and Cambridge University libraries. For more information click here.

The Clore Bezalel Scholarship is awarded biennially to a Bezalel graduate who wishes to follow an MA at the College.  You can find more information from the Royal College of Art or from Bezalel.

Fully-Funded Scholarships at the University of Oxford The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme, run by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, funds 30-40 Scholars annually to study at Oxford. The Scholarships are complemented by a comprehensive leadership development programme and are aimed at outstanding postgraduate students and young professionals with demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to public service in their countries and regions of origin. Deadline for applications is in January 2013.
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Clarendon fully funded Scholarships for  the Oxford University Clarendon Scholarships are awarded to academically excellent students with the best proven and future potential. The Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full and a generous grant for living expenses, and are open to students starting a new course at Oxford. It is now open to all graduate applicants regardless of nationality. From 2011 onwards, all graduate applicants who apply by the January deadline in their respective year of entry will be eligible for this prestigious scholarship funding. Click here for more information.

The Daniel Turnberg UK/Middle East Travel Fellowship Scheme Applicationsfor 2013 is now open!
The Academy of Medical Sciences is pleased to announce the launch of the 5th round of funding for the Daniel Turnberg Travel Fellowship Scheme. The scheme provides opportunities for biomedical researchers to travel between the UK and the Middle East. It offers applicants the chance to undertake short-term visits of up to four weeks to further their research experience and learn new techniques, with the aim of establishing research links and developing ongoing scientific collaborations. 
Since its launch in 2008, the scheme has awarded ninety-six Travel Fellowships, to researchers from all countries eligible to apply.
The 5th round of funding has opened.
Researchers from the following countries are eligible to apply:
Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territory and the UK
Click here for additional information.

Durham IAS Fellowship Scheme The Durham IAS is a prestigious, research-led Institute that aims to address problems and promote dialogue at the frontiers of knowledge.  At the core of its activities lies a generously funded UK and international fellowship programme.  This scheme allows the IAS to gather together the world's finest scholars and non-academics (e.g. intellectuals, artists, writers, journalists, policy makers, and politicians) from the full spectrum of science, social science, arts and humanities disciplines to address themes of global significance.
Recruitment for IAS Fellowships for 2013-14 has now closed.  The scheme will re-open in April 2013 for recruitment to the 2014-15 programme.. The closing date for applications to the IAS Fellowship scheme for 2014-15 will be 10 June 2013 . More details here.

Graduate Scholarships at LSE are available for students from Israel starting a postgraduate programme at LSE in 2013. The deadline for applications is Thursday 26 April 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply online as early as possible for all LSE funding.

The Institute of Education (IOE), part of the University of London, is the UK’s number one university for education and related social sciences. The IOE’s prestigious Centenary Scholarships, worth £22,000 per year of study and covering tuition fees and living expenses, are now open for applications. These scholarships offer an opportunity for highly talented students of education to study a Masters or a Doctoral degree in one of the world’s most prestigious graduate schools of education. Scholarships will open at the start of 2013.
For Masters degrees
For Doctoral degrees

The International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence (ICSR) - Atkins Fellowship Offers young leaders from Israel and the Arab world the opportunity to come to develop their ideas on how to further peace and understanding in the Middle East in a neutral political environment . Atkins Fellows are based at the ICSR offices at King's College London for four months.

Jewish Widows and Students Aid Trust Students must be Jewish, from the UK, France, or Israel, and under the age of 30. Grants are usual in the form of a loan, but with no specific basis for repayment. Apply to: Alan Philipp,Trustee Jewish Widows & Students Aid Trust, 5 Reaburn Close, London NW11 6UG or alan@gapbooks.com.

Anglo- Israel Association The Kenneth Lindsay Scholarship Trust Awards grants to enable students from Israel to advance their education in any subject at universities and institutions of higher learning in the UK. The awards attempt to encourage close collaboration between individuals of both countries.  Application is till the 31st of May. for more details here.

London Metropolitan University Offers a number of full scholarships for outstanding students, studying for any of our Masters degrees. Unfortunately due to the revocation of the university's sponsor licence they will not be able to award international scholarships for the February 2013 start. Stay posted for more details about their postgraduate scholarship programmes here. And to find out More details of other postgraduate scholarship programmes click here.

UEA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS The School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (Norwich) welcomes applications from candidates in Israel to apply for UEA International Scholarship. Click here for more details. You can also contact the School of Environmental Sciences for further details.

Lord Zuckerman Studentships: Doctor of Philosophy. - the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (Norwich) welcomes applications from candidates in Israel and Eastern Europe for the Lord Zuckerman Studentship. Successful applicants will be registered for the degree of PhD. There are two Lord Zuckerman studentships. In the first instance these will be awarded in alternate years. One studentship is available for a candidate from Israel and in awarding the other preference will be given to a candidate from Eastern Europe. Please contact the School of Environmental Sciences for further details.

The Newton International Fellowships run by The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society is a global scheme, open to researchers from any country to undertake postdoctoral research in the UK. The two-year Fellowships cover the broad range of the natural and social sciences, engineering and the humanities.

The Olive Tree Scholarship Programme The Olive Tree Programme at City University London is currently recruiting a new round of scholars for the academic year 2013/14. The Programme offers full scholarship for 10 Israelis and Palestinians for undergraduate degree at City University London.
The programme is run by City University London. Under the Programme the university awards a limited number of undergraduate scholarships (up to 12 at a time) to exceptional Israeli and Palestinian applicants, for study at City University. The award of a scholarship enables those selected to:

spend three years working on their chosen undergraduate degree course
participate in regular extra-curricula activities and retreats designed to facilitate dialogue and understanding across the conflict divide
acquire skills and knowledge relevant to conflict mediation, community work, protection of human rights and communication across cultures

The selection board will be looking for candidates who are highly motivated, eager to learn and able to demonstrate leadership potential. Applicants must be between 20 and 27 years of age and will need to have personal maturity and a commitment to achieving the goals of the Programme. Deadline for submission of applications Tuesday 15 January 2013.

POLONSKY FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS IN LINCOLN COLLEGE OXFOD UNIVERSITY
Polonsky Graduate Grants are for citizens of countries not in the EU at Lincoln College, University of Oxford. They are approximately £5,000 for 1 year, although students may re-apply for the grants. Successful candidates should show need of financial assistance, academic merit and the promise of being good College citizens (i.e. active in the arts, sport, student governance, etc).
Deadline for application for 2013/2014 is 1 June 2013. For more information of scholarships for Lincoln college click here.

Menasseh Ben Israel Room Scholarship The Menasseh Ben Israel Room is an 'A' class room in Lincoln's High Street Quadrangle, close to the Oxford city centre and Lincoln's historic Turl Street site. It's for Israeli graduate students in any subject gaining a place at the University and at Lincoln College, particularly graduates of the Hebrew University. Deadline for application for 2013/2014 is 1 June 2013. For more information of scholarships for Lincoln college click here.

University of Reading - Scholarships for LLM European Union Law The School of Law is part of the world-ranked University of Reading, rated among the UK's most research intensive institutions and one of the UK's largest, best-known and most successful campus universities. We are ideally located in the thriving town of Reading, just 25 minutes by train from London. funding is available for: undergraduate degrees, for a post graduate taught degree, or a post graduate research degree.

The Rothschild Foundation foundation offers the following award: Rothschild Fellowships are one year awards for advanced study or research abroad for postdoctoral candidates. Both humanities and scientific subjects are considered. Awards cover airfares, tuition fees, living expenses and an allowance for family members. Candidates who are already studying abroad, are not eligible for these fellowships. In exceptional cases a fellowship might be granted to a doctoral candidate who could benefit from a year of research abroad.
Applications are submitted through the Israeli University to which you are affiliated. Please contact the Academic Secretariat of your university for application forms and for further details, particularly the application deadline, which is set by each individual university.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation Fellowship Programme offers fully funded Fellowships to well established mid-career journalists from throughout the world. Applicants must have a minimum of five years experience in any branch of journalism and demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English to be able to participate fully in the life of the Programme and write a research paper in English of publishable quality. Fellowships are either three, six or nine months long, covering one, two or all three terms of the academic year. No academic credits or qualifications can be obtained through the Fellowship Programme although a certificate is awarded on submission of the Fellows’ Research paper. Funding options to be found here. The deadline is Thursday 31st January 2013.

Wolfson College Press Fellowship, University of Cambridge brings talented journalists in mid-career to Cambridge for a period of between 10 and 13 weeks to research a project of their own choosing under academic supervision. The scholarship is open to journalists in any medium and from any country who are in mid-career, typically between the ages of 28 and 45.

For the scholarships available for Israelis in Cambridge press here

Otheruseful funding links:

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