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Applications are currently being accepted for BARD The U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The program allows Ph.D. students from either the U.S. or Israel to spend time in the other country, gaining hands-on experience and learning new skills and techniques in agricultural, food, and nutrition sciences.
Stipend: USD $1,500 per month
Travel Allowance: USD $2,000
Duration: 2–6 months
Collaboration Goal: Strengthen U.S.–Israel scientific partnerships
Ph.D. students in agricultural, food, or nutrition sciences
Citizens of either the United States or Israel
Planning to conduct part of their doctoral research abroad
Able to secure a host mentor in the partner country
Have not previously received a BARD Ph.D. fellowship
Prepare Required Documents
Curriculum vitae (CV)
List of publications
Ph.D. thesis abstract
Academic transcripts
Research proposal
Mentor details from host laboratory
Proof of citizenship (if requested)
Develop a Strong Research Proposal
Define clear objectives
Provide scientific background and rationale
State your working hypothesis
Outline methodology and expected results
Show relevance to your doctoral thesis
Ensure feasibility within 2–6 months
Secure Host Mentor
Mentor must provide a brief CV
Signed letter confirming supervision and relevant research topics
Submit Application
Upload all materials through the BARD online portal
Ensure files are combined and formatted correctly
Incomplete submissions are not reviewed
Review & Notification
Applications evaluated by BARD’s Technical Advisory Committee
Recommendations sent to Executive Director and Board of Directors
Final decisions released
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