The National Library of Israel’s fellowships initiative supports original research that engages deeply with the Library’s unparalleled collections. Through initiatives such as the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Fellowships and future programs now in development, the Library welcomes scholars from Israel and around the world to explore rare manuscripts, archives, and materials that illuminate the human story in all its richness. These fellowships advance the Library’s mission as a global center for knowledge, culture, and dialogue, fostering a vibrant community where rigorous scholarship and imaginative inquiry meet.
The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Fellowship brings leading international scholars to Jerusalem for a competitive research residency at the National Library of Israel.
The National Library of Israel (NLI) invites outstanding doctoral students and postdocs to apply for the second cohort of Scriptorium, an international research community for scholars in Israel during the 2026–2027 academic year.
The National Library of Israel and the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies (IIAS) invite tenured scholars at institutions outside Israel to apply for a joint fellowship for the 2028–2029 academic year.