Financial InformationTUTION AND LIVING STIPEND The Fellowship award includes up to $7000 toward the cost of one’s Personal Learning Program, and a $19,000 Living Stipend.
The Living Stipend ($19,000) is designed to cover the cost of travel to Israel (in the midst of the August Orientation) and from Israel (for the final DFI Seminar in the US) and all typical living expenses. This amounts are determined by the Foundation and are based on transportation costs and estimated living expenses. The Dorot Foundation does not augment this amount for Fellows with families.
Living Stipends are paid directly to Fellows in installments throughout the year. To our knowledge, the entire stipend is taxable, but Fellows are encouraged to consult a tax advisor for details. The Foundation does not withhold taxes from Fellowship payments.
Learning Stipends ($7,000) are made available to Fellows at the outset of the Fellowship Period. All expenditures from the Learning Stipend must be pre-approved and properly documented, in accordance with the Fellowship Contract (provided to Fellows upon acceptance to the program).
INSURANCE Dorot Fellows are required to carry health insurance, which is typically inexpensive in Israel. Please note that pre-existing medical conditions are often not included in coverage by Israeli health insurance companies. As it is necessary for Fellows to be sufficiently covered, it may be necessary for those with pre-existing medical conditions to retain US-based health insurance coverage. |