Sunset at the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Congratulations to Our Winning Presenters!
First Place: Jonah Fried from McGill University for his paper "McGill University’s Arab-Israeli Conflict"
Second Place: Jonathan Katzman from Harvard University, for his paper "A Dependent ‘Special Relationship’: Jewish American Economists and the Liberalization of the Israeli Economy"
Watch the Fourth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Conference in Israel Studies
CLICK HERE to view the 2022 conference program.
Opening & Closing Remarks by Professor Dov Waxman
Session I: Israeli & Zionist History
Session II: Israeli Politics
Session III: The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict
About the Conference The UCLA Nazarian Center for Israel Studies is pleased to host its fourth annual Undergraduate Scholars Conference in Israel Studies. This is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students (Bachelor degree programs) to present and discuss their research on modern Israel (in any academic discipline). Students selected to showcase their work at the conference will be invited to give a 10 to 12-minute presentation of their work, and participate in a moderated Q&A with their peers. The 2022 virtual conference is open to students from any campus in the United States and abroad.
Submission Process Applicants should submit abstracts of approximately 100-250 words that outline the premise, research methods, and thesis of their paper no later than May 16th. Applicants will be notified if they have been accepted to the conference by May 29th.
Accepted applicants should submit their final papers by June 10th (link below). Papers should deal with the modern period, ranging from late Ottoman Palestine to the State of Israel today. Papers should be 2,000 to 3,000 words in length (double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, one-inch margins), written in English, include a bibliography, and be properly cited in the style that is most suitable to the applicant's academic field. Applicants who have written longer texts like dissertations or theses may select a chapter or portion of their work within the previously stated page range for consideration.
Accepted applicants should confirm that they will be able to participate in the presentation and Q&A portion of the conference no later than June 10th, barring unforeseen circumstances.
Awards The presenter with the best paper will receive $350 and the runner-up will receive $150. Top presenters will be chosen based on their papers' originality, depth of research and analysis, and quality of writing. The UCLA Nazarian Center will present these awards on the day of the conference following the conclusion of the day's panels.
Due Dates
Abstract Submission: May 16th, 2022
Final Paper: June 10th, 2022
Submissions Are Closed
If you have any questions, please email Avery Weinman, the UCLA Nazarian Center Harry C. Sigman Graduate Fellow, at averyweinman@ucla.edu
Sponsor(s): Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies