Institute for Environmental Sustainability

Harnessing basic science for sustainable solutions

The Institute for Environmental Sustainability (IES) is a hub for innovative environmental research, with seven core centers tackling pressing ecological challenges. Through grants, fellowships, and outreach, the IES empowers scientists and students to pursue bold, unconventional ideas and foster fruitful partnerships.

Fellowships and awards

  • 18
    PhD fellowships (Sam G. Rose IES Fellows Program)
  • 5
    Next-Gen Environmental Sustainability Prizes for PhD graduates starting postdoc positions at top institutions abroad.

Research grants (2023-2024 cycle)

  • 29
    individual lab grants
  • 5
    collaborative project grants
  • 22
    boosting (supplemental) grants
  • 3
    joint grants (with the Tom and Mary Beck Center for Advanced and Intelligent Materials)

Educational outreach

  • IES Fellows and Weizmann scientists led student groups from the Davidson Institute on fieldwork activities in Rehovot, where they learned about local ecosystems and removed invasive species in cooperation with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.
  • The Department of Science Teaching designed lab-based chemical “escape rooms” and trained teachers on how to use them to educate students about renewable energy, natural gas, and nanotechnology.