Resnick Family Fellowship at the National Library of Israel
The National Library of Israel invites applications for the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Fellowship Program. Applications are now open for the third cohort of Resnick Fellows, who will join the Library as researchers in residence during the summer of 2026.
About the Program
This year, two Resnick Senior Fellowships will be awarded to senior, tenured (or tenure-equivalent) professors. In addition, we are pleased to announce that two additional fellowships will be awarded to Resnick Emerging Scholars — academics who hold full-time positions at a university or college and completed their doctoral degrees within the last four years.
Resnick Senior Fellowships
The fellowship provides a generous stipend and a digitization allowance to support research. Fellows will be in residence at the National Library for a period of one to two months during the summer of 2026. During this time, fellows are expected to:
- Conduct advanced research utilizing the Library’s resources.
- Deliver a public lecture to engage a wider audience.
- Participate in a seminar for graduate students.
Resnick Emerging Scholar Fellowships
The fellowship provides a competitive stipend to support research. Fellows will be in residence at the National Library for a period of one to two months during the summer of 2026. During this time, fellows are expected to:
- Conduct advanced research utilizing the Library’s resources.
- Engage with Israeli colleagues in their field of research.
Project Proposals
Successful project proposals will include a thorough explanation of how in-person access to collections at the National Library of Israel is essential to the progress and completion of the research project. Core collections include:
Fellows will also have access to the extensive holdings of the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People, housed at the Library.
Supporters
The Resnick Fellowship Program at the National Library of Israel is made possible with the generous support of Stewart and Lynda Resnick.
Application Process
Eligibility and Application
Both fellowships are open to full-time academics who are not residents of Israel. Please consult the Call for Applications for further details.
- Application deadline: June 30, 2025
- Notification of decision: September 2025
The application process for both fellowships is completed online.
For further details, please contact: resnickfellows@nli.org.il
