Deepen your expertise in Middle East Studies and the Arab–Israeli conflict through an intensive faculty program in Israel.

Gain hands-on exposure to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and contemporary political, social, and regional issues across Israel and the Middle East.

The Tel Aviv University Workshop on Israel and the Middle East (TAU Workshop) offers an intensive, immersive 12-day academic travel and study program for university faculty specializing in the modern Middle East.

Since 2006, the Workshop has brought together a global cohort of scholars seeking deeper insight into the Arab–Israeli conflict, Israeli and Palestinian politics, and regional transformations across the Middle East.

 Who Should Apply?

The program is designed  for:

• Early- and mid-career faculty in Middle East Studies with teach courses on Middle Eastern history, politics, religion and with a focus on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
• Academics wanting firsthand field experience in Israel
• Faculty who have not previously spent extended time in Israel

 What Will You Gain?

Participants benefit from:

• Meetings with 60+ Israeli and Palestinian scholars, journalists, policymakers, practitioners and civil society leaders
• A structured academic experience covering:
  • The history of the Middle East
  • Contemporary Israeli and Palestinian politics
  • Regional geopolitics and emerging trends
• Site visits, briefings, and guided discussions
• A program developed by the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies
• Hosting and academic support from the International MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation, and the Lowy International School

 Why This Workshop?

• Strengthen your expertise with on-the-ground insights
• Bring new scholarly and pedagogical depth to your teaching
• Engage with a diverse network of international faculty
• Gain access to multiple viewpoints across Israeli and Palestinian society