2025 Annual Zuckerman Forum

Some 150 participants welcomed the new scholar cohort, celebrated the achievements of Zuckerman scholars, and learned about an initiative to boost neuroscience research in Israel.

Zuckerman Labs

A national constellation of state-of-the-art research labs is shaping Israel’s scientific leadership for years to come

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Postdoc Program

Postdoc Program

2026-2027 Call for Nominations is Now Open
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Israeli Postdoc Program

Israeli Postdoc Program

2026-2027 Call for Nominations is Now Open
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Science Forward

Science Forward

Zuckerman Annual Forum, March 31, 2025
See the Highlights
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Esprit de Corps

Zuckerman scholars gathered in Jerusalem on December 16th to explore the best of the city’s academic, historic and archaeological sites.

Zuckerman Labs

Israel’s Brain Gain

Zuckerman funded cutting-edge labs are accelerating STEM research at Israel’s top institutions. Zuckerman Faculty Scholars demonstrate leadership and overall excellence in innovative and award-winning research. Zuckerman scholarship draws the brightest young minds to pursue their research in Israel, and promotes collaboration with research groups globally.

Dr. Alon Ron at his lab at Tel Aviv University

Leadership

Advancing women in STEM

We continue to lead the way in advancing women in STEM at Israel’s academic institutions. and proudly continue to expand the community with significant partnerships and opportunities.

49% of Zuckerman scholars now enrolled in the program are women. Each female scholar is making an impact in her field, creating a larger group of peers, and easing the way for other women to be accepted.

A man in a light suit and blue tie smiling against a plain background.
Vision

Mortimer B. Zuckerman envisioned a shared future of scientific growth and collaboration for Israel and the United States

His initiative set in motion numerous tremendous academic alliances that have given hundreds of young researchers the opportunity to pursue the highest level of research in Israel and the United States.