DAAD Israel April newsletter -

Ten doctoral scholarships on German-Jewish history and culture to be awarded in the Leo Baeck Fellowship Programme For the academic year 2025/26, the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes is once again awarding up to ten doctoral scholarships to doctoral students working on a dissertation in the field of German-Jewish Studies. The Leo Baeck Programme is run in cooperation with the Leo Baeck Institute London and the Leibniz-Institute for Jewish History and Culture – Simon Dubnow. The internationally oriented scholarship programme has been in existence since 2006 and is aimed at doctoral students working on a dissertation in the field of German-Jewish history and culture. Dissertation projects from all eras and disciplines can be submitted. The programme is financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), which is providing funding for a further five years until 2029/30. Applications accepted until April 21st, 2025. The programme offers a full scholarship for one academic year (October 2025 – September 2026). Scholarship holders receive € 1,650 per month and an additional research allowance of € 100. In addition, they can receive grants for travel expenses e.g. for trips to archives, research institutes, conferences and libraries worldwide, as well as support for health insurance and childcare. Academic activities corresponding up to 25 % of a fulltime position may be pursued to supplement the scholarship and in order to promote integration in the research context. Working languages are German and English. The Leo Baeck Programme is open to applicants of all nationalities and universities worldwide, fostering a diverse community of doctoral candidates. Fellows remain at their respective universities and come together for two workshops organized jointly by the Leo Baeck Institute London, the Leibniz Institute for Jewish History and Culture – Simon Dubnow and the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. The programme is named after Rabbi Dr. Leo Baeck (1873-1956), one of the most significant figures in German-Jewish history in the 20th century. The institutes named after him are located in Jerusalem, New York and London, founded in the 1950s by Jewish intellectuals like Hannah Arendt and Martin Buber. The task of the institutes is to research the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry. Further information on the programme and application requirements can be found at: www.studienstiftung.de/leo-baeck/ Contact for inquiries about the programme: Dr. Peter Antes, Programme coordinator E-Mail: leobaeck@studienstiftung.de

Last call for MA students! Are you interested in how the use of green hydrogen can help us achieve a cleaner, more sustainable planet? Apply by the 31.3 for the DAAD scholarship, funding up to one year of study in Germany / an internship in at esteemed research bodies such as the Berlin-based German Energy Agency or the Universität Stuttgart Institute of Energy Economics and Rational Energy Use Applications for PhDs and postdocs open at all times! Take a look at the range of available internships here:

The annual "Falling Walls Lab" is coming back this summer! Pitch your innovative research and ground-breaking ideas in just 3 minutes, and compete for the chance to represent Israel in the Berlin global summit!! Info and application here: https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-israel-academy Deadline: 15 May 2025

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Dear Master students and graduates, Are you nearing the completion of your Master's degree in a natural science subject, such as life sciences, medicine or optics/photonics, and interested in doing your PhD at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany? Or have you already graduated and don't know where you want to do your doctorate? The Jena Alliance Talent Fair 2025 is your opportunity to get information, network and take the next step towards a PhD at FSU Jena, Germany. Date: March 25, 2025 Location: Online Why Join? Exclusive Insights – Learn about research areas, entry and career paths at the renowned Jena Alliance Graduate Schools: Jena School for Microbial Communication, Abbe School of Photonics, Max Planck School of Photonics, Jena School of Molecular Medicine Direct Networking – Connect with school coordinators, ask your questions, and get firsthand guidance. Practical Tips – Attend talks on funding options, application materials, and essential information for international students. A number of open PhD positions are already being advertised on the website. Register now:

Free-of-charge Molecular Medicine Summer School! Jena University Hospital from August 24 till September 26, 2025. The Summer School will provide an excellent opportunity for young scientists to get familiar with research topics of molecular medicine and modern laboratory techniques. In addition, social events will provide a setting to meet and to learn more about the cultural life in Jena and its environs. The program is open to participants from all over the world who hold a Master’s or Diploma degree in biosciences, biochemistry, medicine or related fields. The candidates will complete practical courses from four different complexes (Molecular Biology, Signaling, Biophotonics and Disease). The courses are accompanied by a lecture series. Highly motivated candidates will have the possibility to apply for a PhD position in the participating research groups. Candidates with an MD have the possibility of enrolling in the Master's course in Molecular Medicine at Jena University Hospital and joining a PhD programme once they have completed this course. For detailed information about the Summer School: https://www.uniklinikum-jena.de/summerschoolmolmed/en/ The application deadline is March 31st, 2025. Universitätsklinikum Jena

Dr. Roey Ben-David is the first Israeli to win DAAD Green Hydrogen fellowship, to pursue a postdoctoral position at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max-Planck Society in Berlin! We wish Roey best of luck!! See his post on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7298427771796484100/ Learn more about this distinguished scholarship program here: https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/daad-funding-programmes/green-hydrogen/ Application for master students is open until 31.3! For up to one year of study in Germany as part of a Master’s degree programme / a Master’s thesis as part of an international Master’s degree programme / a self-organized internship in a company or at a non-university institution in the field of GH2 in Germany. #greenhydrogen

European Scholarship Programme - You and Europe From the Toepfer Foundation The European Scholarship Programme is aimed at European students (including Israel) wishing to complete a master’s programme in Germany. The objective of the programme is to promote European understanding while preserving cultural diversity. Specifically, the programme seeks to promote international dialogue on European issues and create a network of outstanding, socially engaged students who are committed to European cohesion. Open to students intending to pursue a three- to four-semester master’s degree programme in Germany. Candidates can only apply for You and Europe if they have been nominated by a university lecturer. Read all about it here: