Israel-Indonesia Futures FAQs

ISRAEL-INDONESIA FUTURES PROGRAM

FAQs

What language is the program conducted in?
The program is conducted in English.

What level of professional experience is required?
Candidates should be able to fulfill the program eligibility requirements.

What nationalities are eligible to apply?
Applicants must be Indonesian or Israeli.

Is this program entirely online?
Yes, the program is entirely online.

How interactive will the program be?
Although online, the program has been designed to be as interactive as possible. Seminars involve interactive discussions and break-out sessions with speakers. Workshops comprise team-based sessions in small groups. The team-based challenges component of the program also requires team meetings and interaction with each other. Participants are expected to take a pro-active role on the program.

I am Indonesian but am not currently living in Indonesia. Can I still apply?
Yes. However, you should be able to demonstrate how your current work connects to Indonesia. The same applies to Israelis not currently living in Israel.

How will the teams be formed?
Candidates should apply as individuals. During the orientation process, in the first three weeks of the program, participants will select their team-mates through a series of workshops designed to help participants get to know one another. Each team will comprise 2 Israelis and 2 Indonesians. Guidelines will also be provided to help participants select their team-mate preferences.

Can I apply together with a colleague?
Yes, you can apply with a colleague. However, each candidate must submit a separate application, and applications will be assessed on their individual merit.

What is the time commitment for the program? Is it compatible to working in a full-time job?

While the program has been designed for professionals in full-time employment, applicants to the program should expect this to be an intensive program, if balancing it with full-time work.

Below are the expected time commitments to the program:

• Pre-Program briefings will take place prior to the start of the program for Israeli and Indonesian participants. These will last up to 1.5 hours and will take place on January 2 and 3. Times to be announced.
• Seminars and workshops will be on Sundays (5 January – 23 February and April 6 and 27): Mornings in Israel / Afternoons in Indonesia. Sessions will last approximately 4 hours. During Ramadan, shorter sessions will be held on 9 March and 23 March, lasting no more than 2.5 hours. No sessions will be scheduled on March 2, 16, 30, or April 13 due to the festivals of Ramadan, Purim, Eid-el-Fitr, Nyepi, Pesach and Easter.
• From Week 4 of the program, teams will need to find time to meet with their fellow team members each week to work on their team project.
• All participants and teams must be available for the program’s final event on Sunday, May 4.
• View the program dates and schedule here.

I am concerned about participating in an Israeli program, given the lack of diplomatic ties between Israel and Indonesia. What measures are you taking to ensure a safe space for Indonesian participants? 
We understand the sensitivities of the relations between Israel and Indonesia. Therefore, no names of program participants, speakers, partners or supporters will be published without their express permission.

Furthermore, all participants, speakers and partners in the program are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement regarding the confidentiality of all participating parties in the program in order to create a confidential safe space where all those engaged in the program can do so openly and freely.

Over 10 years’ of running programs between Israelis and Indonesians, our Indonesian participants’ confidentiality has always been respected and maintained by all participants.

Can Israelis travel to Indonesia?
Yes. There are three ways Israelis can currently travel to Indonesia

 For Israelis with dual nationality:

• If in possession of a second (non-Israeli) passport, Israelis can simply travel on their second passport and acquire a visa on arrival.

     For Israelis who do not have dual nationality:

• Israelis can travel to Indonesia on a business visa sponsored by an Indonesian company.
• Israelis can travel to Indonesia on a tourist visa as part of a tour group with a guide.

Can Indonesians travel to Israel?
Yes. Indonesians can and do travel to Israel. Prior to COVID, approximately 50,000 Indonesians traveled to Israel on an annual basis – as tourists, students and businesspeople. 

Is there a program fee?

While the program is heavily subsidized by our supporters and program sponsors, an acceptance fee of 350 USD is required on acceptance to the program in order to confirm your place on the program.

Do you offer any scholarships?
As the program cost is already heavily subsidized by our supporters, we do not offer further scholarships for the program.

Tell me more about the ongoing opportunities following the program

Alumni of this program will join a high-level, high-impact alumni network of the Israel-Asia Center’s leadership programs and wider networks.

All alumni of the Israel-Asia Center’s leadership programs also benefit from ongoing access to high-level networking platforms through the Israel-Asia Center and its networks, as well as exclusive networking events, and ongoing career guidance.

Alumni will also be eligible to participate in alumni delegations between Israel and Indonesia following the program.

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