2020 2021 Fellows’ Terms and Conditions 

Remuneration

Fellows from overseas will be entitled to the followings:

• A monthly stipend of USD 6,000 (and USD3,000 for post docs) for every full month of the Fellow’s period of residence at the IIAS. No income tax is deducted from the Fellow’s stipend in Israel, however it may still be subject to tax laws in the Fellow’s home country. It is the responsibility of the Fellow to clear all tax issues with the authorities in his/her home country.

•  An economy class roundtrip airfare from the nearest airport to the Fellow’s home residence to Ben-Gurion airport, as well as transportation from and to Ben-Gurion airport as approved by IIAS’s Administrative Director, Ms. Iris Avivi. A spouse/partner and children under 18 joining the Fellow, whose residency is 3-10 months, for more than 80% of his/her period of residence at the IIAS are entitled to flight reimbursement as well (roundtrip economy class).
• Shipping costs of research aids, such as books and computers, as approved by the IIAS,  up to $500 each way (for fellows from America, Australia, Japan and New Zealand), and up to $300 each way (for Fellows from Europe).
• An apartment in Jerusalem, modestly furnished and free of charge for the duration of the residency. Apartment size and location are determined according to availability, Fellow’s family size and needs. A deposit fee of USD 500 will be deducted from the fellow’s first stipend as well as a monthly payment of NIS 2000 towards utilities (council tax, electricity, water and gas). A one-time cleaning fee of USD 150 will be deducted from the last stipend at the end of the Fellow’s period of residence. The Fellow is requested to sign a rental agreement upon arrival, which will be countersigned by IIAS’s Administrative Director, Ms Iris Avivi.
• The admission and stay in Israel of IIAS Fellows will follow the Israeli law according to the rules of the local authority.

Residency

• Fellows must participate fully in the activities of the Research Group for the entire duration of their period of residence. This participation includes, but is not limited to, spending their working day at the IIAS in order to participate in RG meetings and seminars. Fellows are expected to be present at the IIAS five days a week, from Sunday till Thursday (“working days”).
• Each Fellow is entitled to leaves of absence for up to two working days for every month of his/her period of residence. These days include absences for personal and medical reasons as well as absences to fulfil professional obligations not related to the RG (including participation in conferences). All expenses for these personal, medical and external professional obligations are the financial responsibility of the Fellows and will not be reimbursed by IIAS.
• The Fellow must report any absence from the IIAS as soon as possible. Special leaves of absence have to be approved by the IIAS in advance, and will be granted on an individual basis. Unapproved absences will result in deductions from the fellow’s monthly Stipend.
• Fellows are not allowed to work in Israel or abroad in any position outside their IIAS Fellowship.

Research Activity

• The Fellow will report to the IIAS Director about his/her research activity, presenting a final report at the end of residency.
• The academic results of the research conducted at the IIAS remain the full property of the Fellow. Fellows are expected to acknowledge the support of the IIAS in any publication that matured from their time at the IIAS.
• When presenting a talk at another institute while in residence at the IIAS, the Fellow is asked to mention their current status as IIAS Resident Fellows. PowerPoint presentations should prominently feature the IIAS logo. 

Resources

• Fellows will receive a HUJI visitor’s card, which serves as a means of identification on HUJI campuses, allows them access to the various libraries on HUJI campuses, and is required for membership in HUJI’s Faculty Club, the Cosell Sports Center (which offers a membership for IAS Fellows at a reduced rate) and other HUJI facilities.
• Fellows and Visiting Scholars will receive an office, equipped with a desktop computer, printer connection, wire telephone, bookshelf and basic office supplies.