MA Thesis

Call for Proposals for a Master's Research Fellowship in the Emerging Regional Arena

 

Policy research focused on the emerging regional arena in the Middle East, with an emphasis (but not limited to) on the intersection of security, economy, politics, religion, cultural identity, climate, and population, in relation to developments in energy, infrastructure, and innovative technologies (including traditional technologies, breakthrough technologies, and disruptive technologies), is being advanced by the James J. Shasha Center for Strategic Studies at the Hebrew University. The research will address the long-term implications and effects on Israel's policy, both in the lead-up to and following the potential establishment of new international arrangements in the Middle East.

The fellowship is intended for a Master's degree student from the Hebrew University only, enrolled in a research track, whose thesis topic is related to the emerging regional policy.

Successful candidates will receive a fellowship of 8,000 NIS per year (with the possibility of an extension for an additional year, subject to satisfactory progress in research).

Proposals must be submitted by February 20, 2025, to the following email address: shashacenter@savion.huji.ac.il.
The email subject line should read: "Submission for Thesis Fellowship on Regional Policy in the Emerging Arena."
Responses will be sent in March 2025 (funding can begin in April 2025).

The application must be submitted as a single PDF file, containing the following documents in the specified order:

  1. Research topic (in both Hebrew and English).
  2. Researcher’s details (academic affiliation, address, phone number, email address).
  3. Initial research proposal, including:
    • Abstract – description of the research (up to 250 words).
    • Expected contribution of the research to Israel's regional policy.
  4. Curriculum Vitae.
  5. Transcripts from both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

 

Call for Fellowship Proposals for Master's Thesis in the Framework of a Research Project on Emergency Preparedness and Response

 

We offer a fellowship for a Master's thesis related to emergency preparedness and response. This includes examining Israel's emergency system with an emphasis on its various civilian aspects, covering different stages from preparedness scenarios and plans to actual responses to past and present crises/emergencies, as well as ongoing issues related to rehabilitation and the institutionalization of processes, organizations, and relevant legal infrastructure, all within an international comparative context.

The fellowship is intended for Master's degree students from the Hebrew University only, enrolled in the research track, whose thesis topic is related to emergency preparedness in Israel and/or globally and the response to such situations.

Selected candidates will receive a fellowship of 8,000 NIS per year (with the possibility of an extension for an additional year, subject to satisfactory progress in research).

Proposals must be submitted by March 1, 2025, to the following email address: shashacenter@savion.huji.ac.il.
The email subject line should read: "Submission for Thesis Fellowship on Emergency Policy."
Responses will be sent in March 2025 (funding can begin in April 2025).

The application must be submitted as a single PDF file, containing the following documents in the specified order:

  1. Research topic (in both Hebrew and English).
  2. Researcher’s details (academic affiliation, address, phone number, email address).
  3. Initial research proposal, including:
    • Abstract – description of the research (up to 250 words).
    • Expected contribution of the research to Israel's regional policy.
  4. Curriculum Vitae.
  5. Transcripts from both undergraduate and graduate degrees.