The Jerusalem Brain Community (JBC) advances exceptional students in diverse areas of brain research at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

We are pleased to offer 12-month fellowships to students starting a Master’s degree in October 2024 under the supervision of a JBC member. These scholarships will support students through the end of their first academic year.

Amount: $7,000

Eligibility Criteria:

• Starting a Master's degree in a lab affiliated with the JBC and have a clear interest in brain science.

• An average grade of 90 or above, or rank in the top 10% of their class. 

Scholarship Requirements:

• Play an active role in the JBC community.
• Participate in JBC activities.
• Update the JBC on your scientific advancement and publications.
• Acknowledge the JBC in publications and presentations.

Application Process:

Please apply by uploading the Application Form and Documents to the 'Documents Upload' folder:

1. CV

2. An official Grades Sheet

3. A research proposal (limited to 1 page, font size 12, line spacing 1.5, margins: 2.54 cm)

4. Reference form from a JBC Member expressing his/her commitment to mentoring the student during their Master’s degree

Consideration will be given only to complete applications
Last date to submit applications – July 23, 2024

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The JBC promotes the career development of gifted students, in the various fields of brain research, at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

We offer 15-month fellowships to students starting a Master’s degree in a laboratory of a JBC member at the Hebrew University. The scholarships start in the upcoming summer and last until the end of the first academic year of the Master's degree

Fellowship Amount:  $10,000

Eligibility:

• 3rd year BA or BSc students that will continue to a Master's degree in a JBC-affiliated lab and have a clear interest in brain science.
• Student's grades must be 90 or above (or in the top 10% of the class).

Applications will be evaluated by the JBC Academic Committee based on the academic achievements of the applicant.

Scholarship Requirements:

• Play an active role in JBC community.
• Participate in JBC activities.
• Update the JBC on your experience, the fruits of your work, and the insights gained.
• Acknowledge the JBC in publications and presentation

Application Process:

Please apply by uploading the Application Form and the application documents to the 'Documents Upload' folder:

1.    CV.

2.   An official Grades Sheet

3.   A research proposal (limited to 1 page, font size 12, line spacing 1.5, margins: 2.54 cm)

4.   Reference form from a JBC Member expressing his/her commitment to mentoring the student during their Master’s degree

* The winners will start receiving the scholarship only after they provide proof of acceptance to a MA/MSc program in the field of Brain Science at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Last date to submit applications is May 20, 2023

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Consideration will be given only to complete applications

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The Jerusalem Brain Community (JBC) encourages PhD students who want to conduct interdisciplinary research in the field of brain science.

Gold Fellowship Amount up to $15,000

The fellowship is offered for a maximum of two years. Extension of the Fellowship beyond the first year, will depend on the academic performance of the candidate.  

Eligibility:

• The candidate must be a PhD student in one of the JBC Members’ Labs and has received approval of their doctoral program, (stage b), by the Authority for Research Students.

• A student may not receive the fellowship, if he/she already receives a similar fellowship from ELSC. 

• Students who receive fellowships from other faculties are eligible for a JBC Fellowship. However, the total combined amount, shall not exceed the maximum allowed by Hebrew University.

Evaluation of an applicant proposal:

The Fellowship will be awarded after a rigorous academic review process of the JBC Academic Committee based on: 

1. Previous academic achievements of the applicant. 

2. The scientific merit of the PhD research proposal. 

3. In some cases, a personal interview of the final candidates by the Academic Committee and the PI. 

4. Preference will be given to students who conduct interdisciplinary research, combining different aspects of brain and behavior research, in two or more labs of JBC members. 

Gold Fellowship Requirements:

• Play an active role in JBC community.
• Participate in JBC activities, e.g., attend JBC-sponsored events, etc.
• Update the JBC on your experience, the fruits of your work, and the insights gained.
• Submit annual reports to JBC, including recent publications and presentations and other activities related to JBC.
• Acknowledge JBC in publications and presentations

Extension of the fellowship to the following year:

The JBC is not committed to extend the fellowship in advance. The fellowship may be extended, depending on availability of funds and the scientific achievements of the candidate. A written summary of these achievements and a short description of the research goals for the following year (max, 2 pages) are obligatory. 

Please note:

• Stipends paid to doctoral fellows are considered grants by the Authorities in Israel and are tax free.

• All the intellectual rights pertaining to any invention developed by a Fellow as a result of or in the course of his/her research work at the Hebrew University and/or resulting from the use of University laboratories or property, shall entirely belong to the University. The Fellow will be entitled to royalties deriving from patent registration of any such invention, as prescribed in the University Regulations. 

Submission Requirements:

Application form and supporting documents (uploaded to 'Documents Upload' folder according to the instructions):

1.  Photograph

2.  Application form in English (Online Application form).

3.  Research Proposal (max 4 pages, font size 11, 1.5 line spacing).

4.  Curriculum Vitae

5.  List of publications, if applicable.

6.  The most significant academic article/paper (PDF format).

7.  3 Letters of Recommendation (typed in English). The letters should be sent by the referee directly to the JBC fellowship portal according to this mechanism.

8.  Copy of approval of the Doctoral Program.

Consideration will be given only to complete applications. 

Last date to submit applications is July 12 , 2020

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The JBC "Golden Opportunity" Scholarship for Master Students

The JBC, promotes career development of gifted students, in the various fields of brain research, at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

We offer, a 15 month fellowship, starting from the first year of master's degree or a direct Ph.D. The fellowships will only be awarded to students conducting research in a laboratory of a JBC member, at the Hebrew University

Amount: $10,000

The fellowship is offered from October 1, 2020 through December 30, 2021

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students who completed their 3rd year at an Israeli university, with a clear interest in brain science
• Student’s grades must be 90 or above (or at the top 10% of the class)
• Applications for JBC fellowships, are to students who are interested in conducting research in a lab of a JBC member

Scholarship Requirements:

• Play an active role in JBC community.
• Participate in JBC activities, e.g., attend JBC-sponsored events, etc.
• Update the JBC on your experience, the fruits of your work, and the insights gained.
• Acknowledge JBC in publications and presentations.

Application Process:

Application form and supporting documents (uploaded to 'Documents Upload' folder according to the instructions):

The following documents should be submitted:

- Application Form (Online Application Form).

- Photograph

- Proof of acceptance to a MA/MSc program in the field of Brain Science, at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

- Copy of Academic Standing from your university (grades from all previous years).

- A research proposal (limited to 1 page)

- A recommendation letter from a JBC Member, expressing his/her approval to accept the student in her/his lab and willing to secure funding till completion of the degree.

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Consideration will be given only to complete applications

Last date to submit applications – August 22, 2020