The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is pleased to present its Fellowship program. Five or six fellowships will be awarded each year to deserving scholars engaged in graduate level, post-doctoral, or independent study to conduct research in the JDC Archives, either in New York or Jerusalem. Research topics in the fields of twentieth century Jewish history, general history, and humanitarian assistance will be considered, as well as other areas of academic research covered in the JDC archival collections.
The JDC Archives documents the relief, rescue and rehabilitation activities of the organization, from its inception in 1914 to the present. The repository houses one of the most significant collections in the world for the study of modern Jewish history.
Candidates must submit applications by January 15, 2017
Available Fellowship Opportunities:
The Fred and Ellen Lewis JDC Archives Fellowship
The Ruth and David Musher JDC Archives Fellowship
The Sorrell and Lorraine Chesin JDC Archives Fellowship
The Martin and Rhoda Safer JDC Archives Fellowship
Submission Instructions:
- applicants must apply online via the links below, and include:
- an essay detailing the relevance of the JDC archival collection(s) to proposed research
- if possible, indicate specific material(s) to be consulted, such as documents, photographs and audiovisual materials.
JDC Archives Fellowship Application Form
JDC Archives Fellowship Reference Form
List of previously awarded fellows.
For more information, please contact the JDC.