The Dartmouth-Kalaniyot program is a faculty-led initiative focused on building a stronger Dartmouth campus community while deepening ties between Dartmouth and Israeli researchers. We work to promote excellence, with a focus on the Dartmouth mission of research, education, entrepreneurship, open collaboration, and respectful living in an international community.
Dartmouth-Kalaniyot is among the first members of a growing national Kalaniyot network of institutions of higher education—founded at MIT—whose mission is to support and strengthen academic connections with Israeli institutions of higher education. Kalaniyot has been endorsed by the Association of University Heads, Israel (VERA). Kalaniyot chapters each endorse a set of guiding principles or bylaws.
Dartmouth-Kalaniyot is a faculty-driven effort to advance knowledge through the contributions of scholars and students without regard to national, religious or ethnic origin. We focus on two main goals that are mutually reinforcing: building a stronger Dartmouth campus community and deepening ties with Israeli researchers.
Once funding is in place, through fellowships and seed grants, Dartmouth-Kalaniyot will bring the brightest researchers from Israel to Dartmouth as postdoctoral fellows, sabbatical visitors, and visiting students, empowering them to get involved in collaborative cutting-edge research, deepening academic ties and showcasing the brilliance of the startup nation. With its bi-national orientation, Dartmouth-Kalaniyot aligns with the many global programs that are already in Dartmouth's Global Partnership Portfolio.
Our mission is to deepen Dartmouth's ties with Israeli researchers and work with university administration to ensure an inclusive campus.
Dartmouth researchers cooperate to advance knowledge without regard to national, ethnic, or religious background.
Dartmouth-Kalaniyot in the Sciences (DKS) provides funding for academic programming that fosters collaborations between faculty at Dartmouth and faculty at Israeli universities. DKS supports postdoctoral fellowships, visiting scholars, and collaborative research ventures. These programs strengthen scientific partnerships and advance knowledge through international collaboration.
Partner institutions include VERA members: Hebrew University, Weizmann Institute, Technion, Tel Aviv University, University of Haifa, Open University of Israel, Ben-Gurion University, Ariel University, Israel Academy of Sciences, and Jerusalem College of Technology.
Dartmouth-Kalaniyot faculty look forward to social events where all with an interest in building an inclusive community are welcome.
Schedule of events for 2025-2026 academic year TBA.The Dartmouth-Kalaniyot Program embraces the diversity of Israel and strongly encourages applications from all communities, parts of the state, and all its academic institutions.
Two-year fellowships (with the possibility of a 1-year renewal dependant on funding) for recent graduates of Israeli universities. Applications are submitted through the National Kalaniyot site. Fellows receive standard Dartmouth postdoc salaries plus relocation support and scholarly budgets.
Supports sabbaticals and long-term visits (up to 9 months) from Israeli faculty, including $7.5k/month in residence and relocation expenses.
Supports collaborative research projects between Dartmouth and Israeli scientists with proposals up to $50k. Two RFPs per year (November 15 and April 15).
Our faculty board is comprised of representatives from each of Dartmouth's Arts and Sciences Divisions, as well as the Geisel School of Medicine and Tuck School of Business:
The board is responsible for overseeing the Kalaniyot program and ensuring that it aligns with Dartmouth's mission and values.
* Denotes founding board member.
The Dartmouth-Kalaniyot in the Sciences (DKS) Advisory Board provides guidance for scientific programming:
We appreciate your support! Donations to Dartmouth-Kalaniyot may be made through the Dartmouth Office of Gift Recording and Reporting by either calling 603-646-0098 or by mailing a check (along with a note designating that the gift is for "Dartmouth-Kalaniyot") to:
For general inquiries, please contact us at kalaniyot.dartmouth@gmail.com