In case it interests people:CFP: International Institute for Jewish Genealogy grants 2016by Ami ElyasafThe International Institute for Jewish Genealogy in Jerusalem (IIJG) has issued its annual “Call for Research Proposals” for original research in the field of Jewish Genealogy, to be carried out in the academic year of 2016-17. Successful applicants will be awarded grants of up to $10,000. Proposals are requested by 31 May, 2016. Proposals meeting strict standards of academic excellence will be judged by the extent to whichthey broaden the horizons of Jewish genealogical research and/or create innovative tools or technologies to assist Jewish genealogists and family historians in their work. The CFRP and “Instructions to Applicants” are to be found on the Institute’s website: www.iijg.org - under “RESEARCH”/ “Research Grants”. These Instructions should be followed carefully, as only applications in correct form will be considered. Successful applicants will be announced on 1 September, 2016. Shalom,Emanuel Elyasaf,Executive Director,International Institute for Jewish Genealogy and Paul Jacobi Center,Jerusalem