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The Israeli Policy Fellowship

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The purpose of the Israeli Policy Fellowship is to strengthen Israeli student leadership on campus at top American public policy schools. The Fellowship offers a tuition subsidy of $40,000 per year as well as training and support from Israeli public policy alumni. 
 

During their time on campus, fellows are expected to take leadership, including by leading Israel-related activities with the goal of sharing with their classmates an authentic, balanced, nuanced, and informed view of Israel. Fellows are responsible for taking part in existing Israel-related activities on campus and generating new opportunities for Israel engagement. 
 

The Fellowship is funded through a funding partnership consisting of individual donors and foundations, and administered by BrainGain: Israel, a Boston-based nonprofit led by alumni from Harvard, Georgetown & Princeton Universities.

How to Apply

The fellowship is currently open for Israelis pursuing a Masters degree at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, SIPA Columbia, Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy and Walsh School of Foreign Service, SAIS Johns Hopkins and SPIA Princeton. The Fellowship will be given to 2-6 students in each school every year. 

 

The Fellowship is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:​

  • Hold Israeli citizenship and intend to return to Israel in the future

  • Have submitted a successful application to one of the above mentioned schools (only candidates who are admitted to the respective schools' programs can be considered for the Fellowship. However if you've been accepted to a different public policy program, please email us to inquire about eligibility)

  • Demonstrate a proven record of public service commitment, leadership skills and strong prospects of career advancement in the public sphere 

  • The fellowship is open to students of all programs but a strong preference is given to students of two year programs

 

Before applying please make sure you meet the fellowship eligibility criteria. If you have any questions about this please email us.

Application is Closed

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are expected to open in early 2025

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