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Strong partners in research, technology and innovation

For more than 50 years Israel and Germany have been strong partners in research, technology and innovation. Cooperation between the two countries has reached an intensity that could not have been foreseen in its early days.

PRIMA Calls 2026

PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) is an international funding initiative that aims to effectively address the challenges facing the Mediterranean Area in relation to agricultural and food systems and water scarcity through research and innovation. Both Germany and Israel are participating in PRIMA. Next deadline: 15 May 2026

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Max Planck-Weizmann Postdoctoral Programme

The Max Planck Society (MPG) and the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) jointly offer outstanding postdoctoral researchers in the fields of life sciences, natural sciences and social and human sciences a prestigious four-year appointment in a unique research environment. Next deadline: 4 June 2026

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German-Israeli Water Technology Call 2026

Funding is available for innovations in water technology and water systems that can be transferred to other regions and are also economically promising. Interested parties from both countries may submit applications for joint research projects by the deadline. Deadline full proposals: 8 July 2026

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ISF-DFG Standing Open Procedure on a Lead Agency Basis

Israeli-German research teams are invited to submit outstanding joint research proposals within the scope of basic research in all fields of the sciences and the humanities in this joint funding opportunity of the DFG and the ISF. No deadline, continuous

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Young Scientists Exchange Program (YSEP)

This exchange programme in Water Technology Research was initiated by BMBF and MOST in 1999. The programme is open to Israeli and German students, post graduates, doctoral degree students, and post doctorate candidates who wish to spend a training period in Israel or Germany for 1 to 6 months. No deadline, continuous

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next deadline: 12 May 2026

Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship

The Azrieli Visiting PhD Fellowship enables outstanding international PhD candidates to conduct short-term research in Israel, fostering collaboration with leading researchers. Fellows become part of a dynamic academic environment. The fellowship is valued at 12,000 ILS per month and offered for up to 4 months. Please note that candidates must secure an academic host in Israel before applying.

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next deadline: 15 May 2026

PRIMA Calls 2026

PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) is an international funding initiative that aims to effectively address the challenges facing the Mediterranean Area in relation to agricultural and food systems and water scarcity through research and innovation. Both Germany and Israel are participating in PRIMA. The three thematic calls for project proposals are open until 15 May. The deadline for the PRIMA CSA Call is 11 June.

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deadline: 29 May 2026

Baden-Württemberg-Israel:
State Parliament Scholarship Programme

Funding is available for students, early-career researchers and interns who, as part of university partnerships, are planning a stay of up to six months in Baden-Württemberg or Israel, as well as for study trips and related events. The program primarily pursues an intercultural approach and is intended to promote international understanding. An application form (in German) is available.

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