FGS students programs
Young Weizmann Scholars - Excellence and Diversity Program
חוקרי ויצמן הצעירים.ות – מצוינות וגיוון - ההרשמה תפתח בקרוב.
The Young Weizmann Scholars Program, which is supported by the Neubauer family, is designed for undergraduate students who are studying science in Israeli institutions of higher education. The program aims to support and develop the interest of undergraduate students in pursuing a career in the sciences and to strengthen their curiosity and commitment through real laboratory experiences.
The program provides a unique educational opportunity to join a research group at the Weizmann Institute of Science and to be involved in experimental or theoretical research under the direct guidance of scientists at the institute. Steering committee (2024) :
Prof. Oren Schuldiner
Dr. Assaf Gal
Dr. Ulyana Shimanovich
Dr. Sagi Ben Ami
Dr. Amir Abboud
Chair: Prof. Gilad Perez
Program head: Dr. Meytal Eran Jona
Program Coordinator: Sharon Diamant Pick
Who may apply?
The program aims to enlarge the representation in higher education, of students from groups that are underrepresented in the field of science in higher education.
This program welcomes Israeli students from the following groups:
- Arabs
- Ethiopian Israelis
- Students from the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jewish community
- Students from the geographical periphery who are the first generation of their family to pursue higher education
Students should be in their second or third year studying physics, chemistry, life sciences, medicine math, or computer science.
The time frame-TBD
Deadline for applications-TBD
Required documents
- CV (the first page of the CV should include a passport photo);
- Current official transcript of courses and grades;
- Copy of Israeli ID card.
- Letters of recommendation (an advantage). The letters should be emailed by the referees directly to one of the email addresses listed in the “How to apply” section.
- Please indicate to which diversity group you belong: Arabs, Ethiopian-Israelis, Haredi, periphery, or first generation in higher education.
How to apply
Here are the updated links to the landing pages:
https://weizmann-pages.co.il/yws-diversity/he/
https://weizmann-pages.co.il/yws-diversity/ar/
Fellowship
Young Weizmann Scholars receive a fellowship of NIS 1,000 upon program completion.
YWS-2021
YWS-2022
We are proud to conclude our second cycle of The "Young Weizmann Scholars - Excellence and Diversity" led by the WIS Diversity and Inclusion Office. The program came to an end with an impressive event today at the Weizmann Institute's Koffler Accelerator. 21 students participated in this year’s program, all members of underrepresented groups in Academia and specifically in science, as we believe diverse science is excellent science.
The program opens a gate for outstanding students who are in the middle of their undergraduate studies. During this summer program, they participated in workshops to strengthen their skills ahead of their academic journeys, such as public speaking and presentation skills. The students also received a unique opportunity to join Weizmann Institute of Science labs and research groups, experience how science is done here alongside our top scientists, and conduct their own scientific projects, which they presented today at a gala event attended by Prof. Gilad Perez, Dean of Feinberg Graduate School and Dr. Meytal Jona, head of Diversity and Inclusion Unit on campus, Gili Vainer, Manager and Academic Secretary of Feinberg Graduate School and the steering committee: Prof. Michal Sharon, Dr. Ulyana Shimanovich, Prof. Dan Oron and Dr. Amir Abboud.
YWS 2023
YWS 2024
Scientists
Diversity and Unconcious Bias Training
As part of the effort to ensure equal opportunity for all students at the institute, the scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science undergo preparatory workshops for screening processes focused on diversity and unconscious bias. The workshops are intended for anyone who takes part in the screening and admission of graduate students. Their goal is to produce professional and bias-free screening processes and enable candidates from a variety of diverse groups to integrate as students at the institute and succeed in their studies.