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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.