Leon Levy Fellowship

Application deadline for all fellowships starting September 1, 2026: December 29, 2025, 11:59 PM EST.

Through the generous support of the Leon Levy Foundation, the Center for Jewish History invites applications for the 10-month Leon Levy Fellowship. The stipend is $55,000 for 10 months.

Fellowship Eligibility

Applications are welcome from scholars in the humanities and social sciences who research on the topic of the history of antisemitism using the collections at the Center of its five partner organizations (American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research). The fellowship is intended for early and mid-career scholars from accredited domestic and international institutions.

Fellows are expected to conduct original scholarly research in the Center’s Lillian Goldman Reading Room. Moreover, they are expected to present at least two public programs on topics related to the history of antisemitism, lead at least one workshop or class aimed at non-academic audiences to discuss antisemitism and strategies of resistance, and contribute a voice to the media on issues related to antisemitism, participate in public events associated with the Center’s Jewish Public History Forum and play an advisory role in all events related to antisemitism. 

Please note: For non-U.S. citizens, it is the responsibility of the applicant to have the appropriate visa for acceptance of the award during the 10-month fellowship term. The Center is not a visa-granting institution.

How to apply

• Short cover letter, including your contact information (full name(s), home address, and the address of your institution with department, phone number, and email)
• Curriculum Vitae including a list of publication, scholarly activities, teaching experience, and any other relevant work experience
• Project title and research proposal with no more than 1,500 words (including short bibliography), describing the project’s focus on antisemitism, the collections at the Center that will be consulted, and the intended final product
• Name and institution of the person who will send the letter of recommendation 
• One letter of recommendation should be sent separately and directly to fellowships@cjh.org with the name of the candidate and specific fellowship mentioned in the subject heading
• Please submit all application materials electronically as one continuous PDF document with the specific fellowship mentioned in the subject heading

Schedule for the application process

• All application materials must be received by December 29, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
• Announcement of grant recipients by spring 2026
• Commencement of grant period is September 2026 and runs for 10 months
• Stipends are $55,000 for 10 months 

Please submit inquiries and applications with the specific fellowship mentioned in the subject heading to:

Institute for Advanced Research
Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
United States of America
Email: fellowships@cjh.org