Applications are now open for the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe’s Academic Jewish Studies programme for funding starting in September 2026. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 5pm GMT.
Three new grant categories for individual scholars, university departments, and heritage institutions have been introduced:
- Research fellowships for mid-career scholars
- Collaborative fellowships in Jewish heritage
- Departmental initiative grants
These are in addition to the categories:
- Doctoral Fellowship
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Academic languages grants
- Conference funding and small research grants
All topics within the broad field of Jewish Studies are considered eligible for the Foundation’s Jewish Studies grants. The Foundation particularly welcomes applications from within the social sciences that investigate Jewish life in contemporary Europe.
Doctoral applicants must be European citizens enrolled or planning to enrol at a European university for their PhD. They must also have been resident in Europe for a minimum of 2 years prior to the award commencing. Universities where candidates are eligible to pursue their doctorate may be located anywhere in Europe, in EU and non-EU states alike, except for Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.
Post-doctoral applications must either have received their PhD no more than 7 years before the application deadline or be planning to submit their dissertation by June 2026. They must also be based in Europe when they apply, i.e., have European citizenship or be the holder of a valid European residency permit.
Applicants for a mid-career fellowship must be employed at a European university or heritage institution (e.g., archive, library or museum), and they must have already made a significant contribution to Jewish Studies. Typically, applicants should be within 15 years of completing their PhD.
Click here for the Academic Jewish Studies Grants pages on the Foundation web site
You can find full details and an FAQ on the Foundation’s website along with information about other funding categories.
If you have questions about any of the grants, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Click here to find full details on the Foundation web site