Postdoctoral Fellows

International Postdoctoral Fellows are entitled to a maximum of 12 months in our housing. Demand is high and you should ask your department secretary to place a housing request at the earliest opportunity.

Apartments are allocated based on availability and we operate a waiting list as needed. Couples receive priority when both partners are postdoctoral fellows at the Institute.
Apartments are self-catering and furnished. We do not provide kitchen equipment or bedding supplies – however, we do offer both for sale, at cost price. Our office can recommend cleaning services.

Type of Accommodation

Eligibility

International postdoctoral fellows may reside in student housing for a maximum stay of 12 months.
Postdoctoral fellows who have immigrated to Israel (made Aliya) within 12 months of starting at WIS may reside in Weizmann housing for a maximum stay of 12 months. Contact student.housing@weizmann.ac.il.
Returning Israeli citizens who were born abroad or moved abroad prior to the age of 15 may reside in Weizmann housing for a maximum stay of 12 months. Contact student.housing@weizmann.ac.il
Returning Israeli citizens who moved abroad after the age of 15 will be offered (based on availability) an eight-week stay while they look for accommodation off-campus. Contact student.housing@weizmann.ac.il
Housing Exceptions: If you are not eligible for housing or have completed your eligibility and have exceptional circumstances (Medical condition requiring special housing/ Social cases involving multiple challenges / Disability requiring special housing/ Diversity involving multiple challenges), you may apply to the Exceptions committee by completing this form. The committee will convene at the beginning of each quarter (First week of October, January, April, July). The application form will be open between 1-15 of the month before each committee.

The next committee will convene on March 3rd. Applications must be submitted by 23.02.2025.

Exceptional housing, once approved, will be assigned based on availability and institute needs. The institute does not guarantee any location, type of room or the continuity of housing over time. While we aspire to meet all needs and maintain housing continuity, there could be constraints that may facilitate changes

Type of Accommodation

Singles are allocated to a single room in a shared, same-gender, or studio apartment.
Couples are allocated to a couple’s apartment.
Families are allocated to an appropriately sized apartment when available.

We will do our best to accommodate you. However, we cannot guarantee the availability of apartments.

Rental costs

Cost:

These rates include the cost of municipality taxes, cable TV and internet, but do not include electricity and water charges, which will be charged separately.

If you receive a fellowship from the Institute, then the costs will be deducted directly from your fellowship every month.

If you do not receive a fellowship, then you will be emailed an invoice every month and can either pay online or in the cashier's office.

Single room in a shared apartment

1,600 NIS per month
Single Apartment

Between 2,200 - 3,020 NIS per month
Couples Apartment

Between 3,020 - 3,050 NIS per month
Family Apartment

3,750 NIS per month
Subsidized Family Housing (Couple + one child or more)

2,950 NIS per month

Derech Yavne

Located just outside the main campus in three buildings, offering a mix of shared apartments (4 roommates), apartments for couples and studios for singles. No children may be accommodated in these buildings. Fully furnished with laundry facilities and bike storage on site. Read More

Herzl Complex

Located outside the main campus on Herzl st. numbers 197 and 201, offering fully furnished 2-bedroom apartments for families. Read More

Eisenberg Complex

Located just outside the main campus offering family apartments (2 bedrooms). Fully furnished with laundry facilities in each apartment and bike storage on site. Read More

More Information you may need

Housing

The Weizmann Institute of Science manages and operates over 500 housing units for Faculty Members, Visiting Scientists, International Postdoctoral Fellows, International Students and Visiting Students, subject to availability. The housing units are located both on campus and in the streets adjacent to the campus.

Visas

Our office will provide you with all of the necessary paperwork and instructions to facilitate you receiving the appropriate visa required in the smoothest way possible. All visitors to Israel must hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date they are due to depart Israel.