Katzin and Gumpel Fellowship applications for the Academic Year 2025-2026 are now closed.
The Jewish Studies Program provides several graduate student fellowships and other funding opportunities. Recurring opportunities are listed below with their amounts, although these can vary depending on funding. Please check back here for current information.
The Jewish Studies Program provides several graduate student fellowships and other funding opportunities. Recurring opportunities are listed below with their amounts, although these can vary depending on funding. Please check back here for current information.
Gumpel Fellowship
The Dita and Erwin Gumpel Jewish Studies Endowed Fellowship
The Gumpel fellowship is awarded to current and incoming PhD students working in the Jewish Studies field and can be up to $10,000 depending on funding. Students are nominated by faculty members based on how the students' work contributes to the field of Jewish Studies.
Jewish Studies Program Grants and Stipends
Jewish Studies Program Grants and Stipends
The Jewish Studies Program awards grants and stipends to support to UC San Diego graduate student work on a case by case basis. The amount of the award varies depending on student need and fund availability. Please contact the Jewish Studies Program at jewishstudies@ucsd.edu.