Doctoral Seminar

The MFJC Doctoral Seminar creates a unique global support system for
emerging academics working in the field of Jewish studies.

Please complete the intake form below to determine your eligibility to receive an application for the fifth cohort of the MFJC Doctoral Seminar. Applications are due November 23, 2026, 5pm ET. Letters of reference are due November 30, 2026, 5pm ET. All applicants will be notified of award decisions in July 2027.

Seminar Components:

MONTHLY SESSIONS

9 monthly online sessions with MFJC Global Faculty running September 2026 to May 2027

WRITING TUTORING

Indivdualized writing tutoring sessions with renowned editor

RESEARCH FUNDING

$10 000 in funding to support your research

BENEFITS:

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GLOBAL COLLABORATION

9 online sessions combining doctoral peer colloquium with informal talks about life in Jewish studies by MFJC faculty around the world

INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF PEERS

Read work by your peer doctoral scholars across Jewish studies and around the world and benefit from their feedback

EXPERT GUIDANCE

Learn from leading Jewish academics

WRITING SKILLS

One on one advice and group facilitation by an experienced academic writing coach to help make your writing smoother and more persuasive to your scholarly audience — and your process for producing it easier and more productive.

“The Seminar brings together scholars in the field of Jewish Studies from across the globe to learn from each other, improve their research and writing, connect with the faculty, build an academic network, and thus to become better scholars."

Daan de Leeuw

The Netherlands

“The seminar allowed me to expand my network of contacts and expand my horizons in learning about materials from other disciplines."

Hadas Raichelson

Israel

“The diversity, expertise, and mentor-like approach of the faculty members were extraordinary."

Osman Cihan Sert

Turkey

“These international exchanges have profoundly impacted my work, enabling me to approach my reseach from new angles and making it accessible to a wider audience. "

Gabriel Abensour

France/Israel

“I feel more confident in making decisions, edits, and creative choices in my own academic writing because I now have a clearer understanding of why I'm doing certain things, drawing on the conversations and insights gained from my colleagues."

Nazeer Bacchus

USA

“The opportunity to engage deeply with my peers' research has refined my critical thinking and feedback skills, while also exposing me to new methodologies and ideas."

Lee Bartov

Israel

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CHECK ELIGIBILITY

Ensure you meet the seminar requirements by completing the intake form.

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SUBMIT APPLICATION

Applications are due on November 23, 2026, 5pm ET.

Letters of Reference are due on November 30, 2026, 5pm ET.

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APPLICATION REVIEW

Applicants will be made aware of their status in July 2027.

Thank you for your interest in the MFJC Doctoral Seminar. Please complete the intake form for the 2027-2028 cohort to determine your eligibility.

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