CfA: Grant Applications Open – Academic Jewish Studies (13 January)

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https://rothschildfoundation.eu/grants-page/     

GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN

Application deadline Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 5pm GMT 

References due Tuesday 20 January 2026

We fund projects across Europe which support the fields of Academic Jewish Studies, Jewish heritage and culture and Jewish communal life.

Read more about our grants below and apply on the appropriate grant page.

ACADEMIC JEWISH STUDIES

Support for scholars and academic institutions across Europe.

• Doctoral Fellowships
• Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Collaborative Fellowships in Jewish Heritage (NEW Autumn 2025)
• Departmental Initiative Grants (NEW Autumn 2025)
• Research Fellowship for Mid-Career Scholars (NEW Autumn 2025)

Funding available from other organisations.

• Academic Language Grants
• Conference Funding and Small Research Grants

EUROPEAN JEWISH HERITAGE

Funding for institutions across Europe working with collections relating to Jewish history and culture.

• Collections Management
• Exhibition Support
• Digital Heritage Projects
• Professional training course

Smaller grants are available year round for preliminary work.

• Scoping Grant
• Expert/Consultant Visits

JEWISH COMMUNAL LIFE

Support for professionals and community educators working in Jewish communities across Europe.

• Professional development for community educators
• Professional development for camp leadership
• Paths to leadership

GUIDANCE & HOW TO APPLY

Detailed guidance regarding eligibility and how to apply can be found on each grant page and there’s more information in our AJS FAQs.

WHEN SHOULD I EXPECT A DECISION?

Deadline for applications is Tuesday 13 January 2026 and references are due by Tuesday 20 January 2026. All applicants should expect to receive an email by mid-May 2026 letting them know whether or not their application has been successful.

https://rothschildfoundation.eu/grants-page/

If you have any questions, please contact our Academic Jewish Studies Grants Manager, Dr Ruchama Johnston-Bloom.

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