Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Orientation Information

In preparation for your grant, orientation resources have been made available to you containing essential information that will prepare you for your Fulbright award. It is vital that you review all of this information in preparation for your travels. You will soon be receiving information from the Commission on pre-departure webinars and the in-country orientation. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Commission at USPrograms@fulbright.org.il.

Contact Information

Fulbright Israel, United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF)
Moses House
74 Rothschild Blvd.
Tel Aviv 6129302
Fax: 972-(0)3-516-2016
Email: USPrograms@fulbright.org.il
Website: http://fulbright.org.il/en/

Point of Contact

Assaf Levington, U.S. Programs and Projects Coordinator
Fulbright Israel, United States-Israel Educational Foundation
Tel: 972-(0)3-521-3804
Email: assafl@fulbright.org.il

IIE U.S. Scholar Program Advisors
https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors

IIE U.S. Student Program Advisors
https://us.fulbrightonline.org/finalist-resources

Country Information

• 2024 Israel Country Handbook
• 2023 Israel Safety and Security Guidelines
• State Department Country Information – Israel
• State Department Country Fact Sheet – Israel
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
• State Department Travel Warning – Israel
• Fulbright Page - Staying Safe and Secure

Alum Contacts

We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.

Dr. Christopher Prejean
Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar Alumnus
Email: chrisprejean@ucla.edu

Dr. Tomer Langberg
Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar Alumnus
Email: langberg.tomer@gmail.com

Jonathan Alegria
Fulbright ETA Alumnus
Email: jalegria101@gmail.com

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