The Hebrew University’s cutting-edge research environment, extensive network of libraries and online databases, and accomplished faculty from around the world make it an ideal place to conduct research in a range of scholarly disciplines. The Visiting Research Fellow (VRF) program is designed to provide a framework for advanced graduate and postgraduate students to collaborate on research with Hebrew University faculty members. Visiting Research Fellows are entitled to a student status at the Hebrew University and a host of student discounts and privileges throughout Israel. These include the use of Hebrew University libraries, archives, and online databases; participation in research projects at HebrewU labs; on-campus housing and health insurance coverage; visa assistance; student rates on public transportation; and the opportunity to build an international network of peers and mentors. Visiting Research Fellows may not enroll in courses at the Hebrew University with the exception of Modern Hebrew or Literary Arabic courses, which require an additional fee.
Students are invited by faculty members from a wide range of academic fields, including the humanities, social sciences, business, law, medicine, agriculture, mathematics, engineering, and natural sciences.
The Office of Student Life was created to help students adjust to Hebrew University and Jerusalem, provide practical support, and organize social and cultural activities. The coordinator for Visiting Research Fellows, Ms. Gal Lombrozo, is here to help students get settled and familiarize themselves with local life and culture. She can also assist with any challenges that may arise in the new environment.
Program length: Between one month and one academic year (within the Israeli academic year which runs from October to September). Students who wish to extend their stay beyond an academic year must reapply to the program.
Apply by: At least three months before students’ intended date of arrival. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The program costs US$ 300 for up to one academic year. Courses in Modern Hebrew and Literary Arabic require an additional fee. Housing and health insurance also require additional payment. For more financial information, please see Tuition & Fees for Graduate Students.
Housing: A limited number of on-campus student apartments are available and should be requested on your application. For more information, please see University Housing.
To be eligible for the Visiting Research Fellow program, you must meet both of the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program
- Be invited by a Hebrew University faculty member
Applicants to the Visiting Research Fellow Program must submit the following documents:
- Application form (click on Apply Now, below, to access the form)
- Invitation letter from HebrewU faculty member
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcript and diploma from most recently completed academic degree
- Photocopy of passport ID page
- Medical form (may be downloaded from the application webpage)
- Disclaimer form for US citizens (may be downloaded from the application webpage)
