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Israel Institute for Advanced Studies

 

Israel Institute for Advanced Studies (IIAS) is a national institution devoted to academic research. Located at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, on the Edmond J. Safra campus at Givat Ram, the IIAS is a self-governing body, both in its administrative function as well as its academic pursuit.

The primary function of the Institute is to encourage and support collaborative research. Along with collaborative Research Groups, the Institute annually hosts six Advanced Schools as well as many conferences.

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The IIAS invites scholars from Israel and abroad to submit proposals for individual fellowships and Research Group (RG) proposals for the 2025-2026 academic year, with a deadline of December 1, 2023 (midnight). Topics for individual fellowships may encompass any research area from any discipline and should aim to be innovative, potentially influencing research in the field. Additionally, scholars interested in collaborating on the same project should apply individually while clearly expressing their intention to work together. As for Research Group proposals, initiator(s) affiliated with any academic institution in Israel or abroad are encouraged to submit, covering research topics across all disciplines, including interdisciplinary research, and should also strive for innovation with the potential to impact their research field.

 

 

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Professor Jonathan D. Sarna Reflects on the Impact of October 7 Attacks on Jewish communities across North America.

Professor Jonathan D. Sarna Reflects on the Impact of October 7 Attacks on Jewish communities across North America.

19 March, 2024

 Photo: Courtesy Charles Darwin Foundation

 

Historian and former IIAS fellow, Professor Jonathan D. Sarna, recently engaged in a thought-provoking discussion shedding light on the reverberations of the October 7 attacks in Israel. Hosted by Jeffrey Salkin, the conversation delved into the profound implications of these events on Jewish communities, both in Israel and the United States.

Omer Bartov explores Holocaust References and Contemporary Discourse in 'Weaponizing Language'"

Omer Bartov explores Holocaust References and Contemporary Discourse in 'Weaponizing Language'"

22 March, 2024

 Photo: Courtesy Metoc

 

Omer Bartov, a former fellow at the IIAS and participant in the "Galicia: Literary and Historical Approaches to the Construction of a Jewish Place" research group, delves into the resurgence of Holocaust references in public discourse in his Essay "Weaponizing Language."

Highlighting the alarming rise in antisemitism and violent actions against Jews, Bartov explores the misuse of terms like genocide and Holocaust, particularly within the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

 Former IIAS Fellow Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern Unveils War-themed Exhibition in Chicago

Former IIAS Fellow Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern Unveils War-themed Exhibition in Chicago

21 March, 2024

 

Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern, Ukrainian-American historian, artist, former fellow at the IIAS and part of the "Cultural Archaeology of Jews and Slavs: Medieval and Early Modern Judeo-Slavic Interaction and Cross-Fertilization" and " Cosmopolitan Spaces in an Urban Context: A Case Study of Odessa, 1880-1925" research groups, has launched his "Confronting Catastrophes" exhibition in Chicago.

New publication highlights urgency of parasitic wasp release to save Darwin's finches

New publication highlights urgency of parasitic wasp release to save Darwin's finches

11 March, 2024

 Photo: Courtesy Charles Darwin Foundation

Professor George Heimpel, a former fellow of the IIAS and part of the "Mathematical Modelling of Biological Control Interaction to Support Agriculture and Conservation" research group, has spearheaded an important project aiming to safeguard Darwin’s finches from a dire threat: the invasive avian vampire fly, Philornis downsi.

Former IIAS Fellow Explores Frog Iris Patterns and Behaviour

Former IIAS Fellow Explores Frog Iris Patterns and Behaviour

12 March, 2024

Credit: Courtesy K S Seshadri

Professor Maria Thaker (Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore), a former fellow of the IIAS and part of the "Health and the Environment: A Unifying Framework from Individual Stress to Ecosystem Functioning" research group, delved into the intriguing world of frog iris patterns to uncover potential ecological significance.

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  • "There was something magical about the Institute, the people and the beautiful and serene campus, which I cannot quite explain, but it provided exactly the right mixture of quiet surrounding for research and opportunities to get together, consult and exchange ideas."

    Eyal Benvenisti

    University of Cambridge

     

  • "IAS was my home away from home for four times in two turbulent decades. It was a haven of tranquility, reflection, camaraderie and sheer beauty. Cooperation within my immediate groups was a source of abundant inspiration, but what made the IAS experience unique was the presence and influence of other groups. In my mind, the IAS comes closest to the ideal community of scholars."

     

    Yoram Shachar

    IDC Herzliya

     

  • "[My stay at the Institute] gave me the sense of a special place and time, separated from other activities and commitments, and forever associated with research on the topic of our collective endeavor... Such an environment offers a special kind of inspiration."

     

    David Konstan

    New York University