We are pleased to share this Call for Applications by the Department of Jewish Art at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, for the prestigious President’s Fellowship for the upcoming 2021 – 22 academic year
It is aimed at prospective Ph.D. students in the Jewish Art History Program.
The four-year fellowship covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Prospective candidates are expected to specialize in various areas of Jewish Art History, such as:
- illuminated Jewish books;
- art and architecture of the synagogue;
- interfaith dialogue in visual arts;
- modern Jewish and Israeli art;
- semiotics of Jewish art;
- Jewish folk art; personal,
- gender, social, and national identities as expressed in Jewish and Israeli art, and more.
Interdisciplinary research emphasizing art in its historical, social, religious, psychological and other contexts is encouraged.
Proposals incorporating both visual and textual studies are also welcomed.
Eligibility requirements: completion of an MA thesis in a related field, or in the final year of MA studies with a thesis submitted by August 31, 2021. GPA: 3.6 (90%) or higher and final thesis grade of no less than 90%.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV, copies of diplomas and transcripts (BA and MA), and a summary of proposed dissertation topic (1 page).
Candidates should submit applications and supporting materials in English or Hebrew to: [email protected] by July 1, 2021
.