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The Rabb Center of Holocaust and Revival Studies
The Rabb Center of Holocaust and Revival Studies

Call for Applications – Rabb Award 2026–2027

Scholarships for Outstanding Research in Holocaust Studies

Call for Applications for Outstanding Student Research in the 2026–2027 Academic Year by The Esther and Sidney Rabb Center of Holocaust and Revival Studies Award in Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

The Rabb Center promotes research and teaching in Holocaust studies, memory, and commemoration. Undergraduate, MA, and PhD students from all departments at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev are invited to apply for a scholarship award of up to NIS 10,000 for outstanding research. The award aims to encourage Holocaust-related research, including projects in their early stages of development.

  • BA students: Outstanding papers submitted as part of an academic course.
  • MA students: An approved thesis proposal or completed thesis chapters.
  • PhD students: An approved research proposal and a writing sample demonstrating the direction and quality of the research.

Submitted work must address one or more of the following topics:

  • Holocaust history and the study of Jewish communities worldwide before and after World War II.
  • Holocaust and genocide studies in the digital age.
  • The Holocaust in the Age of AI: The impact of artificial intelligence technologies on Holocaust research and on shaping, preserving, making accessible, and transmitting Holocaust memory to future generations.

 Required Application Materials

  1. Online application form: https://tinyurl.com/Rabb2026-2027
  2. Approved research proposal, where applicable: A proposal approved by the relevant faculty (MA thesis) or the Graduate Studies Authority (PhD).
  3. Academic writing sample: An academic paper, complete seminar paper, MA thesis proposal, PhD research proposal, or a writing sample from research in progress. Including a bibliography.
  4. Letter of recommendation from the academic supervisor or course instructor.
  5. Resume (updated CV).

 Application Deadline: February 14, 2027

Please submit the required documents by email to: rayaED@bgu.ac.il

 Award Presentation: The award will be presented at the Rabb Center's annual Holocaust Remembrance Day conference, scheduled for 3 May 2027. Award recipients will be asked to present their research at the event.