FAQ’s

You need to have a strong interest in connecting with policy professionals from Israel. The program is also open to those without a deep knowledge of Israeli policies that wish to become more familiar with the security debate in the country.

Expertise in the field of the program’s topics in an academic or professional context, or through extracurricular engagement, is an asset. However, we are looking for candidates with a strong desire and clear commitment to make a difference in their respective fields of activity – not for narrow
specialists.

Yes. Students currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD program (or equivalent) are eligible to apply. However, they are expected to take time off from their studies during the Fellowship program.

Successful candidates will be invited to a phone interview with the IPPI team. If you do not hear back from our team or have any other questions, please send us a short email to office.israel@ippi.org.il

Your application package must include at least one letter of recommendation, but no more than two (the second is optional). Letters of recommendation should come from professional and/or academic referees. Ideally, these should be recent, and a letter from your current employer is very much
encouraged. Personal references (i.e., from a friend or relative) will not be accepted.

Please submit letters of recommendation with the rest of your application documents via email to
office.israel@ippi.org.il.

Yes. Early applications are encouraged in case the the IPPI team requires further information from a candidate. However, evaluation of the applications will start only after the application deadline.

Yes. Once you have submitted a complete application, you will receive a brief email message. Please note that this can take up to five working days.

Candidates will be notified about the status of their application soon after the application deadline.

There is no need for German citizens to apply for a visa in order to travel to Israel. You will be issued a three months visa upon entry to the country. Once in Israel, the IPPI team is happy to support Fellows with the extension of the visa.

Yes. The IPPI does not provide health insurance coverage, nor are the program and its partners liable for any costs incurred by Fellows because of an accident. Therefore, Fellows are responsible for obtaining their own health insurance before traveling for the program.

Fellows receive a monthly reimbursement scheme at a total of 750 Euros. Fellows are able to cover costs such as accommodation and transportation. The IPPI does not cover any additional costs incurred by Fellows’ personal expenses before, during or after the sessions.

No. All responsibility for personal items and valuables belongs to the Fellows alone. IPPI and its partners are not responsible for any loss, damage or theft of Fellows’ belongings throughout the duration of the program and thereafter.