Undergraduate Fellows Program

FAQs 

What is the time commitment?

We expect our fellows to come to weekly cohort meetings, which are usually one and a half to two hours in length. At times, fellows will be expected to attend Helen Diller Institute lectures and colloquia, or participate in events with speakers and donors. 

Do I need to be Jewish to apply? 

Absolutely not! The Helen Diller Institute is committed to bringing students from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences to the Fellows Program. The only thing you need to apply is an interest in Israel or Jewish studies. 

What can I expect from a fellowship meeting?

The types of meetings include: coffee hours with the Helen Diller Institute’s visiting faculty from Israel on a subject within their areas of expertise, interactive professional development and career building workshops, intimate conversations with a guest speaker who is giving a public talk at the Institute, or social events such as a museum tour, botanical gardens trip, or team building exercise.

Is this opportunity paid?

Fellows received a $500 stipend per semester for participating in the program. 

How do I apply? 

Please send a resume and cover letter to Matthew Gordan, the Institute’s Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Programs, at mgordan@berkeley.edu. Applications are accepted during the first four weeks of the fall and spring semesters. If you have missed the window, please consider applying the next time applications open.