Fellowship Application 201213

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Application2012-2013


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Dear Applicant:

Are you a member of the pro-Israel community who would like to influence policy througha career in the public sector, media, research or government? If so, we invite you to applyto the Israel Research Fellowship, a year-long program providing gifted and highly-motivated individuals interested in a career in public service at the executive level (i.e.international affairs, government, non-governmental organizations, politics, or media). Weare looking to identify those most familiar with and heavily involved in programs relatingto the Jewish community and Israel who wish to make a difference.

We look forward to welcoming a new group of talented individuals to the Fellowship Classof 2012/2013.

Deadline: Sunday February 12, 2012COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

1. Meeting the Basic CriteriaThe Israel Research Fellowship is designed for applicants who have completed a Masters,Ph.D. or J.D. degree by June 2011. However, the program will also consider outstandingcollege graduates who have obtained impressive grades in their BA or BSc.

The Fellowship is open to those who have excelled in their university or graduate work andexpect to pursue a career in public service.

2. Obtaining Your TranscriptYou must submit an updated copy of your university or graduate/law school transcript.Although we prefer an original transcript, we will accept a copy if necessary. Please notethat some offices may require some time to process a request; please be mindful of thedeadlines in making your arrangements.

We understand that procedures vary by country; should difficulties arise, please contact the

Fellowship office for further guidance.

European applicants should submit a certified copy of an overview of their grades in thelast two semesters and an explanation of the grade system in the specific country.

3. Completing Your ApplicationThe application and all supporting materials must be typed or printed clearly in ink. Pleaseensure that your first and last names are printed clearly at the top of each page. If you needadditional copies of the application form, it can be downloaded from our website,www.israelresearchfellowship.org.

We invite you to send in your application as an e-mail attachment. If you have anyquestions while completing your application, please contact Ari at +972 54 765 4234, [email protected].

4. Submitting Your ApplicationThe whole application must be EMAILED by SUNDAY February 12, 2012. It must includethe following:

1. Application Form (with first and last name recorded at the top of each page)2. Four Photographs (passport size) (Scanned)

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3. Formal Resume/CV4. Essays5. Writing Sample or Relevant Creative Piece of Work6. University Transcripts (Scanned). US applicants must also provide an official copy of

your university transcript7. Two letters of recommendation to be submitted by a faculty member, advisor, or

professional reference, one of whom must have known you for at least one year.

Please provide them with the relevant email address.

Use the checklist at the back of this booklet to track your completed application.

Email the completed application to us at [email protected].

5. The InterviewFellowship InterviewsInitial interviews with Finalists will take place during March and April 2012. Finalists inIsrael will be interviewed in person; those abroad will be interviewed telephonically or viathe internet.

Those selected as Fellows will be notified by the end of May 2012.

Once you have accepted the Fellowship, we no longer look at other candidates. As such,Fellowship drop-outs (i.e. people who have accepted the Fellowship but leave beforecompleting the Fellowship year) deprive others of the Fellowship.

Placement InterviewsOnce the Fellows have been selected, they will then be invited for interviews with one ormore potential placement organizations. Initial placement interviews need not be in personshould the Fellow still be abroad (i.e. they can be done telephonically or via the internet).However, all Fellows have to be in Israel by the beginning of August at the latest forfinal-round interviews with potential placement agencies. If the fellow is interviewing for agovernment position, then s/he has to be in Israel by the end of June at the latest. Pleasetake this into consideration when making summer plans before the Fellowship year. Failure

to comply may result in the forfeiture of the Fellowship.6. The Fellowship YearThe Fellowship year begins the first week in September 2012 and concludes at the end ofAugust 2013. Please take this into consideration when making summer plans before theFellowship year.

The Fellowship is full-time, i.e. 9:00am-5:00pm (or later) Sunday through Thursday.Fellows are not allowed to have other jobs or study while completing the Fellowship; ourprevious experience has shown that this quickly becomes unworkable.

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APPLICATION FORM

Personal Information

Contact Information

Country in which you currently reside:___________________________________________


Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Citizenship (list all)

Passport Number(s)

Birthday ______/______/______ _____Male _____FemaleMonth / Day / Year

Marital Status: ______ Single _____ Married Name of Spouse: _______ _________________Children: _____ No _____ Yes Name(s) and ages: ______________________________________

Street Address

City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country

E-mail address

Phone Cell Phone


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Academic InformationI. Graduate/Law School Studies

Name of Institution Location Dates ofAttendance Date of Degree Degree/Area of Concentrati

Major GPA*:_____________ Overall GPA*:___________ Honors:___________________________Scholarships*:_____________________________________________________________________

II. Undergraduate University Studies

Name of Institution Location Dates ofAttendance Date of Degree Major Mino

Major GPA*:_____________ Overall GPA*:___________ Honors:___________________________Scholarships*:_____________________________________________________________________

III. High School/Secondary SchoolName of Institution Location Date of Degree Area of Concentration

* If not applicable, please write N/A.



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Language SkillsPlease list each language spoken along with your degree of fluency.

Language Fluency (i.e. read, write, converse, lecture, etc...)1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Army ServiceCountry:

Branch of Service:

Duration of Service:

Major Responsibilities:

Rank Achieved:

Communal LifePlease list the communal, political or grassroots organizations, groups or associationswith which you have been involved.

General1. How did you find out about the Israel Research Fellowship Program?Check one:

Word of mouth; whom?Website; which?Ad in newspaper or magazine; which?



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e-flyer?Other please specify:

2. Please rate each of these skills from 1 to 5 in the following areas with 1 being thehighest level (Note: You may assign the same rating to more than one skill).Writing

ResearchCoordinating programsSpeaking in publicCreating and implementing new projects

Is there a skill not listed above that you would like to acquire? __________________3. Which two skills would you most like to learn or improve? Check up to two:

WritingResearchCoordinating programsSpeaking in publicCreating and implementing new projects

4. Name and briefly discuss a book you read during the past year that impressed you.

5. In your free time, what hobbies or interests do you pursue?



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Placement PreferencesThe following is a list of previous NGOs, research institutes, think tanks and mediaagencies as well as government ministries and departments in Israel where fellowshave been placed in the past.

NGOs, Research Institutes, Think Tanks and Media International Counterterrorism

Institute Jerusalem Center for Public

Affairs Headline Media World Union of Jewish Students Reut Institute Institute for Policy and Strategy NGO Monitor World Jewish Diplomatic Corps UN Watch Institute for National Strategic

Studies Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic

Studies Israel Democracy Institute MediaCentral

The Middle East ResearchInstitute

Shalem Center StandWithUs The Israel Project Global Research in International

Affairs Center (GLORIA) The Jerusalem Post Institute for Zionist Strategies Dan Shomron Center, Kinneret

College Jerusalem Institute for Israel

Studies Menachem Begin Heritage Center Koteret Journalism School The Jewish People Policy Institute Druze Initiative

Government Knesset Office of the Prime Minister National Security Council Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Strategic Affairs Ministry of Industry, Trade and

Labor Ministry of Public Diplomacy and

Diaspora Affairs Supreme Court of Israel

We would like to know your preferences when it comes to placement agencies. Pleasestate the following:

Preference: Government NGOs, Research Institutes, Think Tanks andMedia

Rank 4 organizations from the NGOs, Research Institutes, Think Tanks and Media listin order of preference.

1.

2.

3.

4.



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The above lists are where fellows have been in the past, and are a good guide for you.Should you wish to work somewhere not mentioned above, please let us know:

1. the name of the organization,2. what it is that the organizations/agency does, and3. why you would like to be placed there.

The Essay SectionNote: We receive a large number of applications. This is therefore your opportunityto really distinguish yourself. Any essays that exceed the word limit will not beconsidered .

Essay 1: Personal StatementWrite a 400 word personal statement which should include the following areas:

o Strengthso Weaknesses

o Life experience: Studies/Work/Army/Volunteering etc.o Research or policy experience

Essay 2: Israel today; tackling de-legitimization on a global scale (400 words)

Letters of RecommendationPlease ask two different faculty advisors or professional workplace supervisors toemail directly to the Israel Research Fellowship a recommendation letter on yourbehalf to [email protected]. the letters should include the following:

1. The applicants accomplishments and strengths2. Anecdotal evidence, where relevant3. The applicants demonstration of leadership qualities and positive

character traits

Please record below the name, title and position, institutional affiliation, telephonenumber and email address ofeach of the two individuals writing on your behalf. Eachletter should include the persons name, title and position, and other contactinformation.

Please note that the letters of recommendation can be accepted in the followinglanguages: English (preferred), Hebrew, French, German or Spanish.

Name Title and Position Institution Phone Number Em

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Personal ReferencesPlease provide us with the name, relationship to you, and contact information ofoneother individual whom we can potentially contact.

Name Location Relationship Phone Number Em

Additional Information/Curriculum Vitae1. Please attach a rsum/CV outlining your academic, professional and

extracurricular activities and accomplishments. (Not to exceed two pages)

2. Please attach a writing sample or any other relevant creative piece of workyou think would be relevant to your application.

3. Optional: You may enclose up to three (3) items such as newspaper articles,op-ed pieces or essays you have written during the past two years, or articleswritten about you.

Disclosure of MisconductPlease answer the following three questions by checking yes or no next toeach question. For any question answered with a yes, please attach a separatepage on which you provide a full explanation of the circumstances.

1. Have you ever been convicted of, or is any charge now pending or expectedto be brought against you, for any crime other than a minor traffic violation?

Yes No

2. Have you ever, at any college or university, been in other than good standingbecause of academic deficiencies, censured for misconduct, or the subject ofdisciplinary proceedings?

Yes No

3. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary actions by a professionalorganization?

Yes No



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Signature and ReleaseI hereby certify that the information supplied on this application form and in anyrelated materials is my own work and is accurate and complete to the best of myknowledge. I understand that misrepresenting or withholding information is groundsfor the denial or revocation of acceptance to the fellowship. I shall promptly informthe Israel Research Fellowship if there is any change in any of the facts given. The

Israel Research Fellowship may verify any information provided.

I agree that any materials submitted to the Israel Research Fellowship in connectionwith this application become the sole property of the Israel Research Fellowship. Iauthorize the Israel Research Fellowship to release my application to executives atinstitutions for placement purposes and that the Israel Research Fellowship reservesthe right to publish anonymous group biographical data taken from this application.

Signature: Date:

Do not forget to scan in four passport sized (2x2) photographs.



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APPLICATION CHECKLIST______ Application Form

______ 4 passport-size photos

______ Rsum/CV not exceeding two pages

_____ 2 Essays (personal statement and Israel De-legitimization essay)

______ Writing Sample

______ Contacted university registrar for direct mailing of official transcript(US applicants only)

______ University Transcript

______ Requested letters of recommendation

______ Photocopied completed application for your records

______ Emailed application to Israel Research Fellowship

Note:Please save the application in the flowing format before sending it via email:

The word apirf followed by your first name then your family name. E.g. If yourname is John Smith, you should save the file as:Apirfjohnsmith.doc



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