Jewish Studies Fellowship applications for the Academic Year 2026-2027 are now open.
We encourage faculty to nominate any outstanding students for a fellowship by sending a brief, concise faculty endorsement statement describing their research and potential to jewishstudies@ucsd.edu by May 8, 2026.
Currently enrolled students should submit a 1-page research proposal detailing their work and its intersection with fields in Jewish Studies along with the faculty endorsement.
Previous graduate students who have received a Jewish Studies fellowship are eligible to be nominated, but Jewish Studies will prioritize first-time candidates. Recipients of the fellowship should submit a short report upon completing their research project.
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.