Orion Center Research Grants

Deadline: 1 May 2011
Open to: junior scholars, Ph.D. students and post doctoral students doing research on the Dead Sea Scrolls and associated literature in all relevant disciplines
Grant: up to $2000

The Orion Center for the Study of Dead Scrolls invites applications for its research grants (up to $2000). Preference is given to junior scholars (Ph.D. students and post doctoral students).

The grants are for research on the Dead Sea Scrolls and associated literature in all relevant disciplines. Preference is given to integrative studies involving the Scrolls and other aspects of Second Temple studies. Research connected with the grant must be carried out in Israel; grant recipients will be associated with the Orion Center and participate in Center programs.

Application Process

The deadline is 1 May 2011.

1. Applications should be submitted in Hebrew or English, in a sealed envelope marked “Grant Application”:

The Orion Center
Rabin World Center of Jewish Studies, Rm. 3102
Hebrew University, Mt. Scopus
Jerusalem 91905 ISRAEL

2. The name of the applicant must appear on each page.

3. Please include:

  • Topic of research and a short description in English.
  • A detailed description of the proposed research, outlining the method, goals and potential publications connected with the project.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Two references from instructors familiar with your work, along with contact information for each referee.
  • Form with personal details. in Hebrew/English

The official webpage.

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