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Call for Applications – 10th 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
Annual Stipend: ILS 70,000 for four years.supervisor, stipend of ILS 10,000 by the Faculty) for a period of four years.
Academic Support: Monthly seminars, an annual conference, and administrative help.
Mentorship: Individualized mentoring by senior faculty.
Collaboration: Mandatory weekly in-person group meetings.
What we are looking for
Enrollment: Commencing Ph.D. studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences in October 2026.
Background: Outstanding thesis-based master's degree. (Computational social science background is an advantage).
How to apply
Application Deadline: July 30, 2026, at 23:59.
Complete this two-step process by the deadline:
1. Apply via the IDIT Website Portal
2. Apply to the Kelim Shluvim Fellowship (via Graduate Studies Authority Bloom School).
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
Required Documents Checklist
Detailed CV
Diplomas & Transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's)
Two Letters of Recommendation (including your M.A. advisor)
Research Intent Statement (Max 300 words outlining project & advisor)
Signed Advisor Commitment (Confirming NIS 10,000/year matching funding)
Please note that
Filling out the application form for the Kelim Shluvim (Track A) institutional excellence scholarship is possible only after making a one-time university registration fee payment.
The form is available in both Hebrew and English, and only one form should be completed using the online system.
The requirement for submitting a candidacy for the Kelim Shluvim scholarship is that the applicant must be a new PhD student in the regular track, starting their studies in the first semester of the 2026–2027 academic year (תשפ"ז), and who has been or will be accepted as a regular student.
Notwithstanding the above, regarding the Kelim Shluvim (Track A) scholarship, it will also be possible to award a scholarship to those who are accepted as regular students by November 1,2026.
Applications are now open
Deadline for Submissions: 30.07.2026 (July 30, 2026)
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