The Blavatnik Cambridge Fellowship
Applications for the October 2023 Fellowships is now closed
The programme enables Israeli scientists of outstanding ability to pursue their postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge, while fostering a scholarly exchange and greater understanding between researchers in Britain and in Israel.
We are inviting applications from Israelis seeking to undertake their first postdoctoral funding in the fields of life sciences, physical sciences and engineering at the University of Cambridge. Fellows will receive an annual stipend of £30,000. Additional funding of up to £6,000, to support direct research costs including bench fees, conference attendance and visa fees, will be available through the respective university departments.
Subject to set criteria and availability of funds, Fellows will also be able to apply for partially paid/unpaid Parental Leave, as well as for assistance with some of the costs of pre-school childcare.
Fellowships will be tenable for up to two years. Funding for the second year is subject to satisfactory undertaking of the Fellowship and subject to approval by the Grant Committee.
Please consult the Call for Applications and the relevant guidelines below before completing your application.
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Guideline and form for the Host (See below).
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Guideline and form for the Referee (See below)
Please be advised that all parts of the application must be submitted by the deadline. For further guidance please review the "How Do I Apply" section below.
For inquiries, email us at: israelscience@britishcouncil.org