The Kalaniyot Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Call for Applications for the Kalaniyot Postdoctoral Fellows Program and the Kalaniyot Sabbatical Scholars Program. Through these programs, Kalaniyot continues its mission to advance academic excellence by deepening ties between Israeli scholars and leading U.S. academic institutions, while fostering vibrant and supportive campus communities.
Strengthening International Academic Collaboration
Kalaniyot programs are designed to support both early-career and established researchers from Israeli institutions, enabling them to pursue research, build lasting collaborations, and become active members of academic and community life at host campuses. By investing in people and partnerships, the Foundation aims to expand networks of collaboration, promote cutting-edge research, and strengthen connections between Israeli and U.S. academic communities.
Two Programs, One Shared Vision
Kalaniyot Postdoctoral Fellows Program – 2026
The Kalaniyot Postdoctoral Fellows Program supports exceptional early-career researchers from Israeli universities in conducting postdoctoral training at leading U.S. institutions.
Participating Institutions
Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard Medical School, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Eligibility
Open to PhD, MD, and MD-PhD graduates of Israeli universities who graduated after January 1, 2023 (with specific exceptions for MD and MD-PhD applicants who completed residency training).
Application Deadline
February 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Kalaniyot Sabbatical Scholars Program – 2026
The Kalaniyot Sabbatical Scholars Program supports established faculty and researchers from Israeli institutions during their sabbatical leave at U.S. campuses.
Participating Institutions
Cornell University, Dartmouth College, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Eligibility
Faculty and researchers holding sabbatical-eligible appointments at Israeli research institutions.
Application Deadline
February 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
How to Apply
Applications for both programs are submitted through the Kalaniyot online application system (Interfolio). Requirements vary by program and by participating institution, and applicants are encouraged to carefully review chapter-specific guidelines and FAQs before applying.
For full program details, eligibility criteria, and application instructions, please visit the Call for Applications pages on our website.