Visiting Scientists
Available Competitive Programmes:
We offer a variety of programmes for visiting researchers, from short-term visits to extended stays:
In addition to these programmes, we invite you to establish contact at any time with a prospective host, who is a member of the Scientific Personnel of the Weizmann Institute of Science, to arrange a visit.
Benefits:
- Collaborative Environment: Immerse yourself in a diverse intellectual atmosphere and forge new connections.
- Dedicated Support: We provide furnished housing, office space, administrative assistance, and access to essential resources.
- Financial Aid: Financial support may be available depending on the programme and host department.
- Comprehensive Assistance: Our International Office offers visa, health insurance, and other non-academic support throughout your visit.
Eligibility
- Sponsored by a Weizmann Institute faculty member (ongoing collaboration not required).
- Must be affiliated with a university or research institution (graduate students and independent scientists are not eligible for programmes).
Testimonials
Prof. Paul Brumer
I am completing a two month stay as Visiting Professor here at the Weizmann Institute. During this time, the Visiting Scientists Office under Ms. Dana Dvash has been enormously helpful with numerous issues that have arisen.
I have been a frequent visitor to the Institute over the past 40 years, and, from my perspective, the Visiting Scientists office does an outstanding job of making our stay pleasant and productive.
Prof. Ravit Golan Duncan
Hope you guys recovered from the pool party, just wanted to say it rocked! The drumming thing was really a brilliant idea, kids loved it. This year the party was bitter-sweet for us because it marks the end of our stay. But next year it will mark the beginning of a fun summer at Weizmann. Thanks for organizing!
Prof. Miriam Greenberg
Here is a big problem with yesterday’s trip: YOU KEEP RAISING THE BAR!!! I don’t know how you manage to keep organizing such wonderful excursions. Yesterday was fascinating. I had no idea that 60% of Negev agriculture is irrigated by Shafdan water. And filtration through the sand - what a terrific idea! Great trip!
I can’t wait for Avshalom Cave. (I’ve never been to a cave)!
Dr. Charlotte Vogt
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, for all of your efforts which go far beyond what anyone can expect from any normal scientific institute to their (visiting) scientists, to get me back into Israel. I'm happy to write this email to you safely and very happily from (bidud in) my apartment in Tel Aviv.
Last week, after a painful few days cancelling my dissertation event, and everything surrounding it, I wasn't able to enter Israel and got sent on a plane back to the Netherlands after flying to Israel upon hearing that the Consulate in the Netherlands had to close. Your help writing me a last minute letter and calling the border police at the time didn't get me in, but now, a week later I was able to get Consular approval greatly based on your help and am so happy to be back in the place that I call home.
Thank you, so much. I'm so grateful to you and to Weizmann, and feel very lucky to be connected to the Institute.
More Information you may need
Michael Kern House
Located on campus with a mix of rooms for singles. Each room is furnished and 4 students of the same gender share a toilet and bathroom. In addition, all 16 students share a fully equipped kitchen (with gas) and a lounge area with a small library. There are facilities to lock bicycles.
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.