Hadassah-Brandeis Institute

1. Project Description
   • A research proposal detailing the nature and purpose of the project and the scope of the work. The description should include information on the project’s background, specific objectives, working hypothesis, and methodology. Include a statement detailing the specific component of the project to be funded by the Research Award (1,500 word maximum).
     • Note: If the project includes interviews, attach the interview questions to the project description.
2. Statement of Contribution
   • Discussion of the relevant literature and explanation of how your project will make an original contribution to the field of Jewish Gender Studies (500 word maximum).
3. Proposal Summary Form

   • Project Abstract (250 words maximum)

   • Timeline (200 words maximum)

4. Budget

5. Personal Information Sheet

6. Writing Sample

   • A writing sample in English (5–10 pages). Samples can be either published or unpublished.

7. Curriculum Vitae or Resume

   • Four pages maximum. Work or publications of particular relevance to the research proposal can be starred (**).

8. Letter of Recommendation and Project Evaluation

   • Junior grant applications only. Note: All creative arts proposals must submit a reference. See below.

9. Additional Required Information

   • Proposals in Film, Performance Arts, Visual Arts and Creative Writing must include the supporting information (see next accordion). 

The application for 2025 is now closed. 

Notification of decisions are emailed the week of February 3, 2025

• Projects must deal with gender; projects by and about Jewish artists that do not deal with gender, do not meet the criteria.
• All proposals relating to creative arts must submit a reference. The referee should address the following:
  • ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
    • The quality of the applicant’s work, creative process, and other works of art.
    • If applicable, the quality of the work of organizations or artistic partners involved in the project.
  • ARTISTIC MERIT
    • The value and appropriateness of the project to the artistic field, artists, audience, and community.
    • The value and appropriateness of the project to the field of Jewish Women's and Gender Studies.
    • The ability to carry out the project based on such factors as the appropriateness of the budget, clarity of the project activities, resources involved, and the qualifications of the project's personnel and/or partnerships.
• See below for specific requirements for each category:
  • Creative Writing
    • 10–20 page writing sample
    • 1–2 reviews of previous work
    • Reference from an authority in the field who can recommend you and your work
  • Film and Video
    • Complete film/video treatment
    • Video/DVD excerpt of current project or sample of previous work 
    • 1–2 reviews of previous work
    • Reference from an authority in the field who can recommend you and your work
  • Performance Arts
    • Video/DVD/CD excerpt of a past performance 
    • 1–2 reviews of previous work
    • Reference from an authority in the field who can recommend you and your work
  • Visual Arts
    • Images of current or past work (electronic versions preferred) 
    • 1–2 reviews of previous work
    • Reference from an authority in the field who can recommend you and your work