Judaic Studies

Undergraduate Research Awards funded by Elie Hirschfeld '71

The Program in Judaic Studies aims to promote and support the study of Jews and Judaism across Brown University. To that end, we offer undergraduate research awards for Brown students working in related fields. The funds may be used in a wide variety of ways, including traveling to research sites, expenses related to presenting a paper at a conference, etc. Preference will be given to those who have taken courses in or who plan to work with an advisor in the Program in Judaic Studies

Undergraduate research awards are offered once a year at the beginning of the spring semester. They are advertised in Today@Brown. Awards are distributed after the submission of paid receipts in accordance with Brown University policies.

Accepting applications through April 4, 2025. Submit your online application at https://forms.gle/p6C8SXgkqx46aFm98.

Examples of recently funded interdisciplinary undergraduate research

Participation in the archaeological dig at the site of Megiddo, Israel
Participation in a Yiddish language program in Berlin, Germany
Participation in the Shalom Hartman Institute's Engage Fellowship for Student Leaders in Jerusalem (Archaeology and the Ancient World)
Summer research in Warsaw, Poland on a project entitled “How Poland Remembers: Connecting Polish Museums and Memorials of Anti-Jewish Violence to Far-right Policies” as part of an independent study (Political Science)
Architectural analysis of the Yeni Cami mosque in Thessalonkiki, Greece
Participation in the 30th season of excavation on the site of Tel Hazor in Northern Galilee, Israel (Judaic Studies)
Interviews of chefs who specialize in Jewish cuisine in Boston and New York City (Judaic Studies)
Research of religious power and authority in the Dati Leumi (Religious Zionist) community in Israel (Religious Studies)