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The Azrieli Foundation is now accepting applications for two international fellowship programmes for research stays in Israel.

The Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship supports short-term research stays at top Israeli universities. PhD candidates can receive 12,000 NIS (~3.400 EUR) per month for a period of four months. The application deadline for the Spring 2027 cohort is 15 September 2026.

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–28 supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers from any discipline based at academic institutions in Israel. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of 14,000 NIS (~4.000 EUR) for up to three years. The application deadline is 11 November 2026.

Please note that applicants to both programmes must secure an academic sponsor in Israel prior to submitting their application.

Further information and application:
Visiting PhD Fellowship | Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Study & Teaching Fund at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is launching a new funding round. All members of the university – including departments, university institutions, and student groups – are eligible to apply.

Funding priorities include digital and interactive teaching formats, the integration of international students, and education for sustainable development. The focus is particularly on:

• Teaching and learning projects that strengthen students' digital sovereignty and further develop their critical thinking and judgment skills, especially in dealing with digital technologies.

• Teaching and learning projects that support the social and academic integration of international students and facilitate their transition into the regional labour market.

• Innovative teaching and learning projects to strengthen future and design competencies in the field of sustainable development.

The maximum funding amount is €5,000 for individual projects and €10,000 for joint projects.

Project applications can be submitted until 31 October 2026. Please use only the form on the website of the Study & Teaching Fund. There you will also find detailed information on funding, the required documents, and the selection process. The decision on funding is made by the Senate Commission for Study and Teaching.

Contact: office-rs@ovgu.de

The Special Interest Group Women and Informatics is once again awarding prizes to female graduates for outstanding theses with a focus on computer science. With this award, the group aims to highlight the achievements of young women in computer science and encourage committed women in IT to present themselves to a wider audience.

Submission deadline: 15 November 2026

Further information can be found here.

The Study & Teaching Fund at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is launching a new funding round. All members of the university – including departments, university institutions, and student groups – are eligible to apply.

Funding priorities include digital and interactive teaching formats, the integration of international students, and education for sustainable development. The focus is particularly on:

• Teaching and learning projects that strengthen students' digital sovereignty and further develop their critical thinking and judgment skills, especially in dealing with digital technologies.

• Teaching and learning projects that support the social and academic integration of international students and facilitate their transition into the regional labour market.

• Innovative teaching and learning projects to strengthen future and design competencies in the field of sustainable development.

The maximum funding amount is €5,000 for individual projects and €10,000 for joint projects.

Project applications can be submitted until 31 October 2026. Please use only the form on the website of the Study & Teaching Fund. There you will also find detailed information on funding, the required documents, and the selection process. The decision on funding is made by the Senate Commission for Study and Teaching.

Contact: office-rs@ovgu.de