Program Overview
The Dartmouth-Kalaniyot Postdoctoral Fellows in the Sciences Program provides two-year fellowships (renewable for one additional year) for recent graduates of Israeli universities to conduct postdoctoral research at Dartmouth College. This program facilitates cutting-edge research collaborations and strengthens academic ties between Dartmouth and Israeli institutions.
Important: All applications must be submitted through the
National Kalaniyot website. This page provides supplementary information about the Dartmouth-specific program details.
Fellowship Benefits
- Duration: Two years (with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, depending on availability of funding)
- Salary: Standard Dartmouth postdoctoral fellow rate
- Relocation Support: $5,000 for singles, $7,500 for families
- Research Budget: $5,000 scholarly budget for research expenses
- Teaching: Optional one-term teaching opportunity
- Professional Development: Fellows give at least two seminars during their tenure
Eligibility Requirements
- Educational Background: PhD completion within one year of application from an Israeli university
- Research Excellence: Demonstrated research potential and academic achievement
- Institutional Affiliation: PhD from a VERA member institution
- Sponsorship: Requires both Dartmouth and Israeli faculty sponsors
- Visa Status: Must be eligible for appropriate visa status to work in the US
Eligible Israeli Universities
Applicants must hold a PhD from one of the following VERA member institutions:
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted through the National Kalaniyot website and include:
- Personal Information: Complete contact details and background
- Academic Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- PhD transcript and degree verification
- List of publications and presentations
- Research Proposal: Detailed 3-5 page research plan for the fellowship period
- Letters of Recommendation: Three letters, including one from PhD advisor
- Sponsor Letters:
- Letter from Dartmouth faculty sponsor confirming space and resources
- Letter from Israeli faculty sponsor confirming ongoing collaboration
- Writing Sample: Recent publication or dissertation chapter
Dartmouth Faculty Sponsor Requirements
Prospective fellows must secure a Dartmouth faculty sponsor who will:
- Provide laboratory/office space and scientific resources
- Offer mentorship and research guidance
- Support the fellow's professional development
- Facilitate integration into the Dartmouth research community
- Confirm commitment in a sponsorship letter
Application Timeline
- Application Deadline: Check the National Kalaniyot website for current deadlines
- Review Process: Applications undergo peer review by DKS Advisory Board
- Notification: Decisions typically announced within 8-12 weeks
- Fellowship Start: Flexible start dates to accommodate visa processing
Selection Criteria
Fellows are selected based on:
- Research Excellence: Quality of proposed research and past achievements
- Collaborative Potential: Strength of proposed Dartmouth-Israel collaboration
- Academic Merit: PhD dissertation quality and publication record
- Professional Development: Potential for career advancement and future collaboration
- Institutional Fit: Alignment with Dartmouth research priorities
Fellow Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality research under faculty supervision
- Present research findings in at least two seminars
- Participate in departmental and institutional activities
- Maintain collaborative ties with Israeli institution
- Submit annual progress reports
- Acknowledge DKS funding in all publications and presentations
- Contribute to the broader Dartmouth-Kalaniyot community
Professional Development Opportunities
- Optional teaching experience (one term)
- Research presentation opportunities
- Networking with international research community
- Access to Dartmouth's professional development resources
- Potential for continued collaboration post-fellowship
Application Support
For questions about the application process or program details, please contact:
Program Administrator: kalaniyot.dartmouth@gmail.com
Faculty Leader: Dan Rockmore (William H. Neukom 1964 Professor of Computational Science, Mathematics and Computer Science)
