The Martin Buber Society of Fellows (MBSF) aims at fostering interdisciplinary academic discourse at the highest level among outstanding young scholars. Candidates who have completed their PhD at an Israeli or German university, as well as citizens of Israel or Germany who have received their PhD in any country, are eligible to apply. Applicants must have their PhD degree in hand no earlier than October 1st, 2021, and no later than July 1st, 2026. Application is open for those specializing in all fields of the Humanities and the Social Sciences. No connection of the subject matter to Jewish studies or Israel is required.

This year the Academic Committee of the Martin Buber Society of Fellows will select up to ten exceptionally gifted young scholars (up to five from Israel and five from Germany). Fellows receive a monthly stipend of approximately 9.000 NIS (2.300 EUR)*. They are expected to be in residence and asked to spend at least four days a week at the office. The fellows are also encouraged to move to Jerusalem and are obliged to participate in biweekly colloquia, workshops, lectures, study excursions, and other cultural and academic activities of the MBSF. Discussions in the Martin Buber Society take place in English. Scholarships are granted for a maximum of four years, beginning 1. October 2026 (subject to review at the end of each year), on the basis of a detailed proposal of a research project of major scope and innovative character. 

Applications should be commited online. The deadline is 4. September 2024.