Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) program for visiting research fellows is designed for advanced M.A. or Ph.D. candidates who have completed all coursework and are working full-time on theses or dissertations. Our cutting-edge research environment, extensive library system, and experienced faculty from around the world make HebrewU an ideal place to do research in a range of scholarly disciplines.
Through our Visiting Research Fellow program, you can enjoy the convenience of student status and privileges, including use of the libraries and academic advising, as well as visa assistance, optional on-campus housing and health coverage, and the opportunity to build your own international network.
The faculty of Hebrew University are internationally respected in their fields. Please see HebrewU’s researcher database to learn more.
“[I] built relationships with professors who would create the connections that would land me my new job in New York City.”
Molly Wernick of the US
M.A. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership (2015)
Read more about our students’ experiences.
Extracurricular Activities & Student Support
We offer a rich extracurricular activities program, including tours, cultural and social events, lectures, and more. We support you throughout your stay with us so that Jerusalem becomes your home away from home. Learn more about student life.
Apply by: May 15 for the following autumn and year; December 30 for the following spring and summer; late applications reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Arrive on campus by: One week before your program starts; specific dates will be sent to accepted students in the pre-arrival packet
Program length: You have flexibility in deciding your start and end dates, as you do not earn credit for this program
Academic year: October-June
Autumn semester: October-January
Spring semester: February-June
Summer semester: July-August
Check the academic calendar for exact dates.
Tuition for this program is a US$ 500 flat fee for each academic year (regardless of whether you attend for the full year or for only one semester), and the application fee is US$ 80. See table for other costs:
| Period of Study |
Tuition |
Housing |
Health |
| Academic year |
US$ 500 |
US$ 5,880 |
US$ 410 |
| Autumn semester |
US$ 500 |
US$ 2,530 |
US$ 170 |
| Spring semester |
US$ 500 |
US$ 2,530 |
US$ 210 |
| Summer semester |
US$ 500 |
US$ 1,460 |
US$ 100 |
Housing
Housing is available for this program. See additional housing information.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships, such as the Israel Government Scholarship, are available. Please see our Scholarships and Financial Aid page for more details.
To be eligible for the Visiting Research Fellow program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be in the research stage of a master’s or Ph.D. program.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education recognized by HebrewU.
- Have a letter from a research supervisor at your home institution or an invitation letter from a researcher at HebrewU outlining the purpose and anticipated duration of your stay.
