The outcomes of research grant applications to the ISF will be announced in 2-3 weeks.
See below for The US-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF) 2023 cycle grant winners.
New Calls for Proposal
ISF-DFG
Funding Opportunity for Joint Israeli-German Basic Research Projects in all Fields
The program aims to cultivate research collaborations between scientists from Germany and Israel, supporting proposals for basic research in all fields. These proposals will be selected based on excellence and scientific quality.
The submission of joint research proposals by researchers from both countries and the proposal evaluation process are alternately handled by one of the foundations according to its rules, which acts as the 'Lead Agency'. In this first submission cycle, the DFG will be the lead foundation, where the full joint proposal submitted by the German researcher will be judged. Additionally, the Israeli researcher will submit an administrative proposal to the ISF.
Budget: The grant amount is unlimited and will be determined based on the research needs and the foundation's budget. The average personal grant amount at the foundation is approximately 235,000 NIS per year.
Duration: Up to 3 years
Eligibility: Each research project must be jointly conducted by a team of Israeli and German applicants. Applicants in Israel must meet the eligibility requirements of the ISF.
See below for how this impacts DFG-Middle East Collaboration
DFG-Middle East Collaboration
The DFG Middle East Collaboration Program had previously permitted applications for German-Israeli bilateral research projects. Please note the change in requirements: This bilateral option is now ending; however, it is still possible to submit proposals within the DFG funding line “Middle East Collaboration” on a transitional basis until the end of September. If you are considering submission, this is the final call.
This program supports collaborative efforts, but based on direct funding of the Israeli researcher by the ISF, according to ISF norms and standards. Likewise, the German researcher receives funding directly from the DFG. Accordingly, bilateral projects should be submitted to the new ISF-DFG funding program.
Budget: The grant amount is unlimited and will be determined based on the research needs and the foundation's budget.
These grants will fund projects that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to support climate change mitigation, adaptation, and scientific research in areas like energy, agriculture, forestry, climate modeling, and disaster response. Projects should focus on overcoming challenges in data availability, infrastructure, and knowledge transfer across fields and should consider the nuanced effects of AI on climate actions, emphasizing impact, responsibility, and equity.
NIHP - The Israel National Institute for Health Policy Research
The Prevention and Detection of Neglect and Abuse in Children
This call is for funding data-based research for researchers from various fields on the prevention of neglect and abuse of children and youth.
The program aims to: 1. Advance knowledge and understanding of indicators and risk factors for child and youth abuse and neglect.
2. Conduct research that will form the basis for developing practical, data-based tools for early detection and prediction of abuse and neglect in children and youth.
3. Encourage collaborations between researchers in health, welfare, and education and data scientists, and to introduce new players to research in the field.
Budget and Duration:
Standard research: 50,000-150,000 NIS for 1-1.5 years
The DGP is a research award program designed to encourage basic research, technological innovation, and informatics pipeline development. DGP hopes to gain better understanding of blood cancer disease mechanisms, to help develop improved methods for detecting and monitoring cancer progression, and to help identify novel therapeutic targets.
International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Grant
This program supports the UK and Israeli science and innovation sectors by providing early stage grants for collaborative research projects. The program will fund both new and existing connections at group, departmental, and institutional level in both countries, placing particular emphasis on the development opportunities of early career researchers.
Research Themes: 1. Transformative Technologies - developing responsible technologies to secure our lace in tomorrow’s world
Quantum technologies
Artificial Intelligence in drug discovery
Food-tech: Alternative Proteins, Advanced Food Packaging (sensors and materials)
2. Tomorrow’s Talent – nurturing talent to drive inclusion, research and innovation relevant to the specific topics mentioned above
Budget: Applicants may apply for up to £200,000 ($255,000)
Pilot Studies for the Spectrum of Alzheimer’s Disease/Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias and Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Researchers are invited to submit proposals that enable the collection of pilot data to support early stage testing of promising pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for cognitive and neuropsychiatric changes associated with age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD) across the spectrum from pre-symptomatic to more severe stages of disease, and 2) stimulate studies to enhance trial design and methods.
We invite all researchers to join our Zoom info session to explore the upcoming cycle of NSF-BSF funding opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights that could support your research.
Invitation to Participate in HOPE Meeting in Yokohama, Japan
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) announces an opportunity for six young scientists from Israel to participate in the 16th HOPE Meeting, taking place in
Yokohama, Japan from March 9-13, 2025.
This prestigious annual event offers a unique platform for emerging researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology, or medicine who have completed their PhD within the last five years.
Selected participants will engage with peers and leaders in the scientific community, enhancing their research and careers. While lodging, local travel, and meals during the conference will be covered, participants should arrange their own funding
for travel expenses.
To apply: contact the Scientific Foreign Relations Section at [email protected].
Reminders
BGN
BIO Innovation Unit – RDA Grant Support *NEW*
Increase your chances of winning a grant and potential for future commercialization!
If you are considering or are in the process of writing a grant for a project with potential commercial applications in the BIO field, feel free to approach our unit for support and direction.
BIO field includes:
Pharma
Biotechnology
Diagnostics
Medical Device
Digital Health
Our support includes:
Assistance with defining the future product in terms of market needs, competitor and market analysis, business model etc.
Defining important research milestones that can increase the potential for future commercialization.
*This is a service offered in collaboration with the RDA*
The track encourages applied research with innovative technological feasibility originating in academia. The main goal is to bring the project to a stage where an Israeli commercial industrial company will adopt it with the aim of developing a product.
Priority fields by Israeli innovation authority:
Carbon capture and storage
Protein structure prediction
Semiconductor-2D
Bioelectricity
4D Printing
Organ-on-a-Chip
Single Cell analysis
Triboelectric nanogenerator
Drug Delivery
Bio-manufacturing
Budget: An institution that operates alone will receive an investment of 75%-85%, with a maximum amount of 440,000₪ per year
Duration: Up to two years
Deadline: August 8, 2024
Those who submit in this round are expected to receive the Authority’s answer by mid-December 2024.
Additional Details: Please send abstract (up to 600 words) describing desired research to: [email protected]. BGN business development team will contact applicants with further instructions and guidance for the submission process.
Grant Awardees
Congratulations to our recent recipients of research grants!
Israel Cancer Resarch Fund (ICRF) - Research Career Development Awards
Dr. Ofir Cohen (The Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics)
The US-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF) has announced the winners of the 2023 grant cycle.
Congratulations to our researchers!
Department of Life Sciences
Prof. Eyal Gur
Prof. Amir Aharoni
Dr. Liron David
Department of Psychology
Prof. Galia Avidan
The Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics
Prof. Angel Porgador
Dr. Ofir Cohen
Prof. Mahmoud Huleihel (Laboratory of Reproduction)
Department of Physiology and Cell Biology
Prof. Michal Hershfinkel
School of Public Health
Prof. Tamar Wainstock
Department of Bio-Medical Engineering
Prof. Ilana Nisky
Department of Software and Information Systems Engineering
Prof. Assaf Zaritsky (BSF Start Up)
French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands
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