Undergraduate Scholarship for Non Hebrew University Students

The JBC "Golden Opportunity" Scholarship

 (A fast track for Non Hebrew University Students, to advanced research in

Brain & Cognitive Science, at Hebrew University of Jerusalem)

 

 

 Amount: $10,000

 

The JBC, promotes career development of gifted undergraduate students, in the various fields of brain research, at Hebrew University.  We offer, a 15 month fellowship, starting from the summer semester of a student's completion of their 3rd year, towards a BA or BSc degree, and extending into, the first year of studies, towards a master's degree (MA or MSc), or towards a direct Ph.D. The fellowships will only be awarded to students conducting research in a laboratory of a JBC member, at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

 

The fellowship is offered from August 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018, at Hebrew University. 

 

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate students who completed their 3rd year, with a clear interest in brain science.
  • Student’s grades must be 90 or above (or at the top 10% of the class).
  • Applications for JBC fellowships, are to students who are interested in conducting research in a lab, of a JBC member.

 

Scholarship Requirements:

  • Play an active role in JBC community.
  • Participate in JBC activities, e.g., attend JBC-sponsored events, etc.
  • Update the JBC on your experience, the fruits of your work, and the insights gained.
  • Acknowledge JBC in publications and presentations.

 

Application Process:

Application form and supporting documents (uploaded to 'Documents Upload' folder according to the instructions):

The following documents should be submitted:

  • Application Form (Online Application Form).
  • Photograph
  • Application Form
  • Proof of acceptance to a MA/MSc program in the field of Brain Science, at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  • Copy of Academic Standing from your university (grades from all previous years).
  • A research proposal (limited to 1 page)
  • A recommendation letter from a JBC Member, expressing his/her approval to accept the student in her/his lab and willing to secure funding till completion of the degree.

 

Consideration will be given only to complete applications.

Last date to submit applications - January 20, 2017

 

For further information, please e-mail or call Cheryl: cherylc@savion.huji.ac.il or 02-549-4204

Guidelines for applying can be found on the JBC website: https://scholars.huji.ac.il/jbc