Graduate Research Awards
The Tauber Institute offers grants for master's thesis and doctoral dissertation research in any academic discipline related to Jewish Studies. Individual grants of up to $5000 will be awarded to cover travel expenses (such as visits to archives), purchase of materials (such as microfilm), and costs of data collection and processing.
How to Apply
Prepare your application according to the guidelines listed below. Send your completed application, including the letter of recommendation, to tauber@brandeis.edu. The deadline to apply has been extended to December 16, 2022. Awards will be announced by February 10, 2023.
Eligibility
All students enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the U.S. are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed their course work by the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
Proposals
Proposals should include:
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Title and the objectives of the research project and an explanation of how this research constitutes an integral part of the applicant's graduate research
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Description of research plans, including data to be used, methodology, and description of sources
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Breakdown of specific expenditures to be covered by the grant
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Letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor
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Names of other grants to which the applicant has applied
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Curriculum vitae
Selection Criteria
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Originality and creativity of the research proposal
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Importance of the proposed thesis or dissertation to the applicant’s field
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Appropriateness of primary-source collections and institutions in which the applicant proposes to conduct research
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Strong academic record
Decisions concerning applications will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty Advisory Committee of the Tauber Institute.