The Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies has established a research internship to honor the memory of Amira Margalith, who served as the Center administrator for more than two decades. It was Amira’s good nature and helpfulness that made the work of the Center, its fellows, and its visitors so successful for many years. Through a competitive application process, the MDC appoints one undergraduate or graduate from a European or North American college or university to intern for one semester. Students who have a budding passion for Middle Eastern Studies, are interested in undertaking quality research under the direction of a Center member, and have special linguistic and writing talents are encouraged to apply.
The AMSITAU recipient receives a stipend to defray living expenses and transportation costs. The minimum period for the internship will be three months and include a minimum of 20 hours per week of work at Tel Aviv University or in a location designated by the supervising Dayan Center member.
What are the requirements and application process for an AMSITAU award?
Applicants for the internship are expected to submit a 1,000 word essay about their career intentions and how the internship fits into those plans. Candidates should specify their area(s) of disciplinary interest. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be submitted on behalf of the student, with at least two of them from present or former teachers. Those letters should speak to the intellectual promise, research skills and experience, language abilities, writing talents, and other qualifications that reflect on the candidate’s credentials. Letters should include mention of the candidate’s character, ability to work autonomously yet with guidance, commitment to a future academic or research position in Middle Eastern studies, and an estimate of how the candidate ranks among former and present students of the teacher.
Applications will be accepted up to February 28 of each year, with decisions made by March 30. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications, including recommendations if sent directly from recommenders, can be sent electronically, with applicant's name in the subject header, in an attached PDF file to joeldparker@gmail.com. If you prefer to send a hard copy, please address it to:
Director, the Moshe Dayan Center
for Middle Eastern and African Studies
Tel Aviv University
Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel, 69978
Successful applicants will be informed by mail and / or e-mail.