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Revision as of 01:45, 17 April 2024
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US-Israel Academic Bridge Fellowship
The Academic Bridge Fellowship offers a fully-funded academic program for young Israelis to conduct research under mentorship of faculty at leading US academic institutions. Our inaugural program will be located at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) a leading academic institution with programs in wide-ranging fields, including science, engineering, medicine, law, business, humanities, social work, education, and numerous other fields of study. Our faculty see cultural exchange as critical for learning and mutual understanding . We therefore initiated the Academic Bridge Fellowship, which provides young Israelis with the opportunity to interact with faculty and students in an immersive setting, providing deep connections on North American campuses.
About the Fellowship
The bridge fellowship is a scholarly summer internship, offering early exposure to the academic system in North American universities and enhancing mutual understanding between young Israelis and their North American counterparts. Fellows will work alongside students, faculty and research staff in a wide range of academic research areas, including biology, medicine, psychology, business, law, engineering, among other topics. Our program will provide fellows with an immersive experience studying and contributing to scholarly research. Fellows will have the responsibility to contribute to the research or scholarly activities of their group. In doing so they will gain exposure to the North American academic system, thus offering them valuable training and future connections. Cultural exchange between young Israelis and Americans is particularly important for promoting dialogue and mutual understanding and such interactions greatly enrich learning communities.
Opportunity and Eligibility
The bridge fellowship concerns cultural exchange between Israelis and North American academic communities. We invite applications from anyone who lives in Israel and/or attends an Israeli university and who is eligible to travel to the US. We expect candidates to meet English language proficiency requirements. Selection criteria include a strong commitment to spending 4-5 weeks engaged in full-time academic training/research and personal qualities that bode well for success in our program. We welcome applications from those affected by the massacre of Oct 7, those who have completed military or national service, and anyone affected by the ongoing war.
Key Dates and Application Process
The program will cover all costs, including a multi-day orientation in Israel, flights to and from the US, housing and meals. Fellows will also participate in community activities, including group trips and (optional) Shabbat meals. Bridge fellows will be mentored by UPenn Faculty (listed below) and participate in regular “Lunch & Learn” meetings where they will be exposed to the cutting-edge research environment at UPenn. A typical week during the program will include a trip on Sunday, Monday-Friday work with faculty mentors and research groups, Lunch & Learn seminars, and community outings.
May 1st – Application deadline (no costs for applicants)
June 18-20 – Orientation in Israel with UPenn faculty and Alumni
June 21 - Travel to the US (plus or minus one day, pending flight availability)
June 22 - July 22 - Academic program described above
July 23 - Return to Israel (plus or minus one day, pending flight availability)
Applicants must submit materials using the attached form. The application requires you to answer a list of questions and upload a video, so please be prepared to allocate 1-2 hours to complete the application.
Click Here to Apply
Program Organizers
Michael Jacob Kahana, Ph.D., Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Term Professor of Psychology, School of Arts & Sciences
Maayan Levy, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Perelman School of Medicine
Peter Decherney, Ph.D., Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Term Professor of Cinema, School of Arts & Sciences
Ron Berman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, [1]
Ronny Drapkin, M.D. / Ph.D. Ronny Drapkin, Franklin Payne Associate Professor of Pathology, Perelman School of Medicine
