Weizmann Institute of Science Latest News Feb. 2026
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Israel Prize in Chemistry Research
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Congratulations to Prof. Reshef Tenne of the Department of Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, who has been announced as the recipient of the 2026 Israel Prize in Chemistry Research and Chemical Engineering.
“One of Israel’s most important and prominent scientists,” the Ministry of Education wrote in its announcement. “He has made an enormous contribution to materials science and to physical and inorganic chemistry, and for several decades has spearheaded a scientific revolution in the field of two-dimensional, single-layer nanomaterials. His work established Israel’s standing at the forefront of global scientific research.”
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Forefront of Science
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On Campus
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Our campus was buzzing with fresh energy, curiosity, and immense potential as hundreds of candidates came to learn about the Aaron and Miriam Gutwirth MD-PhD Program during the Open Day.
Throughout the day, we shared what makes this integrated clinical-research program so exceptional – offering a glimpse into the journey of training to become a physician-scientist within one of the world’s leading research institutes.
It was a true pleasure to meet everyone who joined us, and we’re so excited for what’s ahead!
Do you have the ambition to lead the medicine of tomorrow – in Israel and around the world?
Applications for the MD-PhD Program are open until 15 February 2026. * Open to Israeli citizens.
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We welcomed over 600 prospective MSc students to our campus for the Weizmann School of Science Open Day.
We started the morning with a welcome session with the Dean, Prof. Maya Schuldiner, and the school’s leadership team. Later on, our students joined in, sharing their personal experiences and discussing what it’s like to study and conduct research here.
The event concluded with faculty-specific sessions, giving each participant a focused introduction to the tracks most relevant to them.
It was a great day, filled with curiosity and excitement!
We hope to see you again soon, this time, as part of our community.
Couldn’t make it to the Open Day? Still have questions about your MSc application?
Join us for a special follow-up Zoom session on Thursday, February 5 at 16:00. *The event will be held in English.
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Environment & Sustainability
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The climate is changing, natural resources are running out, and the need for scientific solutions to urgent environmental challenges is more pressing than ever.
We recently held the first in a series of IES research talks, featuring presentations by recipients of the Institute for Environmental Sustainability (IES) grants, showcasing the diverse projects and ideas they’re leading in their fields.
Headed by Prof. Ron Milo, IES brings together over 60 research groups across the Weizmann Institute of Science to tackle the most pressing issues in sustainability and the environment.
In the coming weeks, more grant recipients will take the stage to share their research journeys, the questions driving their work, and the discoveries they’re making along the way.
It’s a unique window into the environmental research happening on campus, and an invitation to spark new directions and cross-disciplinary collaborations.
The first session was powerful and inspiring. We’re looking forward to the next ones: to listen, connect, and act together.
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What happens on campus doesn’t stay on campus.
We believe in the power of connection between scientific research and social impact. As part of our community outreach efforts, led by the Institute’s Social Involvement in the Community section, we recently hosted participants from “Eco-Leaders,” a sustainability leadership course run by the municipal youth center in Rehovot.
During their visit, the group explored cutting-edge research in our environmental and sustainability labs, where our students opened a window into the science behind some of the most pressing global challenges: from how plants and the atmosphere influence one another, to microbial interactions in the ocean and entire bacterial ecosystems, to carbon-based food production and genetic editing in plants.
The tour was led by students from the Earth and Planetary Sciences labs, in collaboration with the Weizmann Institute’s Sustainability and Environment Office. It left everyone with plenty to think about, and plenty of questions to keep exploring.
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From Around the Web
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Study Opportunities
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Couldn’t make it to the Open Day? Still have questions about your MSc application?
Join us for a special follow-up Zoom session on Thursday, February 5 at 16:00. This is your chance to get all the key information in one place – and ask anything that’s still on your mind.
You’ll hear a full overview of the Master’s degree programs at the Weizmann School of Science, learn what makes our graduate experience unique, and connect directly with our team to get the answers you need before submitting your application.
*The event will be held in English. Click the link to sign up for the Zoom session and to check the MSc application deadlines for each faculty:
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Last chance to apply to the Kupcinet-Getz International Summer Program – an 8-week science enrichment program that could shape your academic and professional path for years to come!
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside world-renowned scientists at the esteemed Weizmann Institute of Science – ranked among the top 10 research institutes worldwide – throughout the summer of 2026. You’ll get to engage in cutting-edge scientific research, enhancing your expertise and understanding through a combination of workshops, lectures, and hands-on research projects within your chosen faculty’s laboratory.
Other benefits:
Application Deadline: 2 February 2026.
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Science for All – Davidson Institute of Science Education
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