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Call for Applications is Officially Open
Call for Applications – 9th Cohort
The prestigious Idit Fellowship Program at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Haifa, is a flagship initiative designed to support and empower a select cohort of exceptional doctoral students. Its objective is to foster the development of future leaders in the field of social science research.
Jointly supported by the Faculty and the Advanced Studies Authority, the program aims to advance research excellence with a strong emphasis on applied methodologies in computational social science.
What we offer
An annual stipend of ILS 70,000 (monthly stipend of ILS 4,500 from November to August from the Advanced Studies Authority, stipend of ILS 15,000 matching by the supervisor, stipend of ILS 10,000 by the Faculty) for a period of four years.
Support for program-related activities, including monthly seminars, the annual Idit Conference, and comprehensive administrative assistance.
Additional funding (subject to availability) for:
o participation in academic conferences
o publication fees for peer-reviewed journals
o research-related expenditures
o specialized courses or workshops designed to enhance the fellows' research development
Individualized mentoring by senior academic faculty members
Mandatory weekly in-person IDIT group meetings for the duration of the four-year program.
What we are looking for
Applicants who will begin their PhD studies in October 2025 at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Haifa.
Candidates who have completed an outstanding thesis-based Master’s degree.
Individuals motivated to pursue innovative interdisciplinary research. Background in computational social science is a strong advantage.
Fellowship guidelines and requirements
Fellows must complete their PhD within four years of starting the program.
The doctoral research proposal must be approved within four semesters.
If a fellow discontinues their studies or fails to meet academic requirements, they will be subject to University of Haifa fellowship regulations. Discontinuation of studies will result in the termination of the fellowship and may require reimbursement of previously paid funds.
Fellows may not hold other fellowships concurrently.
The stipend is paid only into Israeli bank accounts.
The scholarship is granted to doctoral students for a maximum duration of four consecutive academic years. Any approved academic extension or leave of absence will not be counted toward the four-year maximum duration of the fellowship.
How to apply
Please upload all required documents by July 27, 2025 via the IDIT website and to the Advanced Studies scholarship for research students – Stage A via the Graduate Studies Authority website.
Required Documents:
o Detailed CV, including: Personal information, Education, Awards and honours, Conference/workshop participation, Work experience, List of publications
o Academic transcripts (including grade averages) and official certificates for both B.A. and M.A. degrees.
o Two letters of recommendation, including one from your M.A. thesis advisor.
o Statement of research intent (maximum 300 words), outlining: The proposed research topic, description of the project and its innovative contribution, the significance of the research, why you are well suited to undertake the project, and the name of the Social Sciences faculty member who will serve as advisor.
o A signed letter from your PhD advisor(s) confirming:
Their willingness to supervise your research;
Their agreement to contribute a financial matching amount of ILS 15,000 per year for a period of four years (from October 2025 to September 2029).
*Acceptance to the program is contingent upon the advisor's formal commitment to provide the specified financial matching support.
Evaluation Process
Interview invitations will be sent to a limited number of shortlisted candidates by August 5, 2025.
Final decisions will be sent to applicants by September 2025.
Applications are now open
Deadline for Submissions: 27.07.2025 (July 27, 2025)
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