Israeli Government Research Grant Program Heavily Favors Ariel University
How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Arabic, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By عرب ٤٨, https://www.facebook.com/arab48official, محمود مجادلة
What happened
Ariel University in the occupied West Bank is receiving over 80% of funding from a special Israeli government research grant program, the "Parallel Track," established to support institutions in occupied territories. The program, significantly expanded in 2024, shows much higher acceptance rates for research proposals compared to other ministry programs, adding to existing state funding streams for the university.
- 01Ariel University receives over 80% of a 40 million shekel Israeli government research grant.
- 02The "Parallel Track" program exclusively funds three institutions in occupied territories.
- 03Proposal acceptance rates in the "Parallel Track" are significantly higher than other ministry programs.
- 04The program was greatly expanded in 2024 after being established with a small budget in 2022.
- 05Ariel University receives additional state funding due to its settlement location.
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