Call for MSc, PhD and Post-doctoral Scholarships 2025
In honor of the late Prof. Nir Giladi, Director of the Aufzien Family Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease (APPD), we are announcing a one-time scholarship opportunity for exceptional MSc, PhD, and Post-doctoral candidates. This scholarship initiative not only reflects our commitment to advance researching the mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Parkinson’s Disease, but also serves as a tribute to the legacy of a visionary leader who dedicated his life to the fight against this condition.
This 50% level scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students and post-docs undertaking research in fields related to mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Parkinson’s Disease. Awards to begin March 1, 2025.
Award period March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
Eligibility
- The student or post-doc must dedicate maximum time and energy to their studies and research of Parkinson's Disease.
- Grades from BSc, MSc, or PhD - minimum GPA of 85 and a thesis grade of 90 or above
- Recommendation by the MSc, PhD, or Post-doc advisor required
- Commitment of the Advisor to assist in funding, up to 150% scholarship
- Full time Tel Aviv University student or post-doc
- Only one applicant from each lab will be considered.
Application process
- Students/post-docs who meet the criteria above are requested to submit an application form 1 in PDF form, and signed by their Advisor. Advisor should email letter of recommendation SEPARATELY to twiner@tauex.tau.ac.il. The request should include the Advisor's approval for his/ her commitment to funding as stated above.
DEADLINE: Feb. 5, 2025
Rules and regulations
- Scholarships will be given according to the significance of the project proposed regarding the published aims of the APPD. See https://en-med.tau.ac.il/Aufzien_Center_TAU
- Scholarships are awarded for the period March 1 - Sept. 30, 2025
- The student/post-doc will be named an “Aufzien Family Fellow” on all publications, with acknowledgement to the "Aufzien Family Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease" in any advertisements, publications, publicity notice or public comment (where permitted) resulting from or related to the project.
- The funded student/post-doc will attend APPD lectures and conferences and will present research when requested.
- Recipients will provide an annual research report.
- APPD Grant recipients of $100,000 grants beginning Oct 1, 2024 are not eligible for these scholarships.
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The conditions for receiving scholarships are set in accordance with the policies of the Scholarship Committee and Tel Aviv University and do not constitute a precedent or basis for future scholarships.
