Form and Procedures for Utilizing Research Budget

To submit a request to use the research budget, click here.

  1. The research budget is intended for requests related to research, in accordance with the university’s rules and procedures. Prior approval must be obtained from the honors program coordinator for any expense using the Research Budget Request Form.
  2. The research budget may be used until the end of the fifth year of the student’s Ph.D. studies, and requests may be submitted until September 30 of that year, or until the end of the scholarship period—whichever is later[1]. A student who has submitted their doctoral dissertation is considered an active student until the dissertation is approved.
  3. A student receiving a scholarship that includes a research budget will not receive an additional budget from the Mandel School, except in the following cases:
  • A student who has completed eligibility for the Mandel Scholion scholarship and continues to another scholarship (e.g., Rotenstreich) will receive an additional research grant of NIS 2,800 until the end of the scholarship period.
  • Participants in the doctoral teaching program will receive an additional research grant of NIS 5,000.
  1. Computing: A laptop, hardware, and software may be purchased if the scholarship recipient has at least three years of remaining eligibility. Purchases must be made only through authorized university vendors.

Reimbursement for private purchases is not allowed.

  • Note: OFFICE software is provided free of charge to students via the following link.
  • A computer can be purchased only through the university’s approved suppliers (link here). Two price quotes must be attached to the application form. You can get assistance from the Honors programs coordinator for this purpose.
  • Purchases of software from abroad will be calculated according to the exchange rate on the day of purchase, plus import tax. These costs should be taken into account when requesting reimbursement.
  1. Editing:
  • New local suppliers must be directed to the university system for opening a supplier account. For technical support or to check supplier status: Meital Tzarfati, 02-5880329, or email meitaltz@savion.huji.ac.il.
  • For editors from abroad, reimbursement can be received or payment can be made directly to the supplier against an original invoice/payment request.

Note: Reimbursement for editing services from Israeli suppliers is not allowed; payment will be made directly to the supplier. Work may begin only after receiving a payment commitment from the university.

  1. Books and Databases: A declaration must be attached stating that the books/databases were purchased for research purposes (attached to the request form).
    Note: Books/databases cannot be purchased in the last six months of eligibility for the budget. Items available in the library will not be approved.
  2. Reimbursements: The “expense reimbursement” section refers to purchases paid independently by the student. Reimbursement is available for amounts over ₪100 (for books, databases, membership fees, office supplies, etc.). Original receipts, ID number, and bank account details must be attached.
  3. For purchases of goods or editing services exceeding ₪3,000, two price quotes must be attached. Note: When the budget is used for editing, an explanatory letter justifying the choice of a specific editor may be submitted instead of an additional quote.

[1] Not applicable to Azrieli scholars.