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The Nitzan Moshe Center for Energy and Sustainability
The Nitzan Moshe Center for Energy and Sustainability

Funding Opportunities

Overview

The Nitzan Moshe Center of Energy and Sustainability invites final-year undergraduate students to submit research proposals in the broad field of energy, with emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability solutions. Selected applicants will receive an 8,000 NIS scholarship to support a supervised 2-3 month research project carried out during their final year. The Center is seeking proposals that reflect scientific excellence, strong analytical rigor, and clear potential to advance energy-related knowledge and practical applications. Upon completion of the research term, grant recipients are required to present their research findings in a symposium.

 

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate program in final year of study at the time of application.
  • Able to commit to completing the proposed research within the scholarship period.
  • Have a faculty supervisor or secure one prior to award finalization.
  • Maintain academic standing and meet institutional ethics requirements.

 

Proposal Requirements

The research proposal, to be submitted on two pages, should include a project title, followed by applicant details (name, program/department, year of study, and contact information) and supervisor details (name, department, email, and a clear confirmation of support). The proposal should then provide an abstract of 500 words that summarizes the project’s purpose, approach, and expected outcomes. Next, it should outline the background and scientific motivation by briefly situating the project within the current state of knowledge and explaining why the research question is important scientifically. Define objectives that are clear, specific, and measurable, and outline the methodology by detailing the experimental strategy, the planned data sources, the tools and software to be used, and the validation approach, including any expected limitations. A clear timeline for 2 or 3 months of research should be specified.

Submission

  1. Research Proposal
  2. Academic Transcript
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Supervisor Support Statement confirming supervision commitment

Submit all documents as a single PDF. Email Subject line: CES Undergraduate Research Scholarship to: tsvoray@bgu.ac.il, by March 15, 2026

Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Center will specify the number of awards based on available funding.

Overview

The Nitzan Moshe Center of Energy and Sustainability is pleased to announce a competitive travel grant program designed to support graduate students in gaining valuable international research experience in the broad field of energy, with emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability solutions. This program provides funding for students to spend up to three months conducting research in leading laboratories abroad, fostering scientific collaboration, and acquiring new methodologies. Upon completion of the international visit, grant recipients are required to present their research findings and acquired experience at a research symposium.

The grant provides:

  • Flight support up to $1,000 USD
  • Monthly stipend of $1,000 USD for living expenses (up to 3 months)

Eligibility

  • Be currently enrolled as a graduate student at BGU
  • Have completed at least one year of their program
  • Have approval from their primary supervisor
  • Have secured a written invitation from the host laboratory abroad
  • Demonstrate that the proposed research visit will occur during the grant period

 

Proposal Requirements

Applicants have to submit a two-pages research proposal demonstrating scientific excellence through clear justification of the laboratory visit, explaining specifically why the host laboratory is uniquely suited for this research through its expertise, equipment, datasets, or methodologies not available at the home institution. The candidate will have to describe the specific techniques and skills to be acquired, presenting a clear timeline with milestones for the 1-3 month period, and demonstrating how this experience will directly enhance the dissertation research while creating potential for ongoing collaboration.

Submission

  1. Research Proposal
  2. Academic Transcript
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Supervisor Support Statement confirming supervision commitment
  5. An invitation from the host lab confirming support
  6. Submit all documents as a single PDF in this order with Email Subject line: CES Travel Grant, to: tsvoray@bgu.ac.il, by March 15, 2026

Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.