Schusterman Center for Israel Studies
Also known as: Schusterman Center for Israel Studies · Schusterman Center
Summary
Brandeis University hub for Israel Studies founded in 2007 and funded by the Schusterman family.
Definition
The Schusterman Center for Israel Studies is a global hub for Israel Studies founded in 2007 at Brandeis University and funded by Charles and Lynn Schusterman. It funds doctoral fellowships ($36,000/year plus tuition), postdoctoral fellowships ($52,500/year), and travel grants, placing pro-Israel scholars into academic departments. It works in coordination with the Israel Institute to bypass departmental budget constraints via fully funded academic labor.
Background & History
The Schusterman Center for Israel Studies is a global hub for Israel Studies founded in 2007 at Brandeis University and funded by Charles and Lynn Schusterman. It funds doctoral fellowships ($36,000/year plus tuition), postdoctoral fellowships ($52,500/year), and travel grants, placing pro-Israel scholars into academic departments.
Operational Role in the Network
Within the control network, the Schusterman Center functions as the academic credentialing and placement node for Israel Studies, generating a pipeline of pro-Israel faculty whose salaries are externally funded to bypass departmental scrutiny. It coordinates with the Israel Institute to place scholars at universities including Oklahoma, San Diego State, UC Berkeley, and Michigan State.
Documented Actions & Evidence
Founded at Brandeis University
The Schusterman Center for Israel Studies was founded in 2007 at Brandeis University as a global hub for Israel Studies, funded by Charles and Lynn Schusterman.
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