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Cogito Scholars — STEM PhD in Ashkelon

PhD

PhD scholarships in STEM fields (sciences, technology, engineering, math) for community researchers.

About Ashkelon

Ashkelon absorbed significant waves of Israeli-Ethiopian community members from the 1990s onward and is today a major southern community hub. Community members are spread across multiple neighbourhoods in the city, alongside a growing presence of local businesses, educational institutions and community-led initiatives.

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Who is it for?

  • Ethiopian-Israeli PhD researchers in STEM fields
  • Accepted to a PhD program at an Israeli research university
  • Thesis approved by recognized advisor

What's included?

  • Full PhD stipend (~₪80,000–₪120,000/year)
  • Full tuition
  • Conference travel coverage
  • Connection to community researcher network

How to apply

  1. Get accepted to the PhD program first
  2. Apply to Cogito with thesis + advisor letter
  3. Interview
  4. Decision within 4–6 weeks

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