Hosting International Faculty at TAU

Tel Aviv University offers a range of hosting tracks for international scholars and researchers, supporting faculty collaboration, advancing research, and strengthening partnerships with leading institutions worldwide. These programs also provide TAU students with direct exposure to global academic expertise across disciplines.

Tracks vary by visit duration, guest profile, and scope of academic activity.

To support both TAU faculty and prospective international guests in identifying the most suitable option, the key features of each track are outlined in the table below.

For further information, see the website of the Institute for Advanced Studies.

Track	Potential guests	Visit Length	Activity	Funding	Application
Visiting Teaching Faculty	all	2-4 weeks	teaching	$7,000-8,500	annual call
Visiting Research Scholars	all	flexible*	research**	per agreement	not needed
Visiting Scholars - College de France	CdF faculty	flexible*	teaching	accommodation, transportation, and per-diem	per agreement
Senior Special Appointment	High Profile Scholars	flexible*	research	$5,000 per visit	annual call
Appointment without pay	all	flexible	research	decided by the hosting unit	Hosting unit initiates
IAS Distinguished Scholars	High Profile Scholars	flexible	research	per expenses	rolling
Lowy Distinguished Guest Professors	High Profile Scholars	flexible	research	per expenses	rolling
IAS Outstanding Junior Fellows	Early Career Fellows	flexible	research	per expenses	rolling
TAU–Fulbright Senior Fellows	American High Profile Scholars	4 months	research	33% of the Fulbright cost	Selection from Fulbright's short list
Distinguished Lectures	High Profile Scholars	1-2 weeks	research	per expenses	Hosting unit selects
India Chair	Indian scholars	1 semester	teaching	per expenses	annual call