The Weizmann Institute invites you to apply for the 2026 Young Weizmann Researchers — Excellence and Diversity program. This unique opportunity offers participation in cutting-edge experimental and theoretical studies headed by leading scientists from the Weizmann Institute, one of the top scientific research institutions, along with an NIS 15,000 scholarship.
About the program
As part of the program, you will join a research group at the Weizmann Institute for eight weeks during the summer of 2026 (July–September). The exact start date and the required practical activities will be coordinated with the heads of the respective research groups. A commitment to eight consecutive weeks of work on the Institute's campus in Rehovot is required. On-campus accommodation for the program's duration will be provided based on need and availability.
Who is the program for?
The program is open to undergraduate students in the exact sciences: physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, life sciences, and medicine – in their second year of studies (or with at least one academic year remaining), from groups that are underrepresented in academia:
Arab students, Druze students, students of Ethiopian descent, alumni of Haredi education, students from Israel’s periphery, and first-generation students in higher education.
