PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Jewish Studies and Jewish Heritage Collections Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe in United Kingdom

The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe is now accepting applications for its Academic Jewish Studies grants, designed to support innovative research and training in Jewish Studies across Europe. The programme offers several grant categories, including Doctoral Fellowships for PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellowships for early career researchers, and Collaborative Fellowships in Jewish Heritage, which enable universities and heritage institutions such as archives, libraries, and museums to jointly recruit a PhD student or postdoctoral fellow to conduct research focused on heritage collections.

These opportunities are ideal for those seeking to advance their academic careers in Jewish Studies, with a particular emphasis on rigorous research, education, and the teaching of Jewish languages. The Collaborative Fellowships provide unique training experiences within heritage institutions, fostering new research and professional development for early career scholars. Additional funding categories include Departmental Initiative Grants for Jewish Studies departments and centres, Research Fellowships for mid-career scholars to complete significant projects, Academic Language Grants for intensive Hebrew and Yiddish courses in Israel, and support for conferences and small research projects.

Applicants should have a strong academic background in Jewish Studies or related fields. The grants are open to individuals and institutions throughout Europe, with specific eligibility criteria varying by category. Funding may cover stipends, research costs, tuition for language courses, and other relevant expenses. The application deadline for all categories is Tuesday, 13 January 2026.

To apply, candidates should visit the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe website, review the available grant categories, and submit an online application with all required documentation before the deadline. Collaborative fellowship applicants should coordinate with a university or heritage institution. This is a significant opportunity for those passionate about Jewish Studies, Jewish heritage, and academic research to receive substantial support for their work.