named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Direct PhD Track
Program for exceptional students to enter doctoral studies without completing a master’s degree, with full integration into Weizmann Institute research
Kupcinet-Getz International Summer Science School
Non-degree undergraduate summer program offering hands-on laboratory experience to international students
MD-PhD Program
Joint medical and doctoral training program in collaboration with medical schools, combining clinical education with advanced scientific research
Postdoctoral Training
Administrative and academic oversight of postdoctoral fellows at the Weizmann Institute of Science
Regular MSc Track
Thesis-based master’s program in physical, chemical, life sciences, mathematics, and computer science, involving direct participation in research groups
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Student Housing and Residential Services 2 activities
- Provides campus life and logistical support servicesOffers housing, sports facilities, free campus parking (with permit), subsidized meal programs (Eat & Go Service), and 24/7 in-house service center for emergencies, inquiries, and requests.
- Supports safe and functional research environmentProvides campus operations services that maintain a safe, hygienic, and research-conducive work environment for Institute personnel.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 2 activities
- Provides full financial support to graduate students and postdoctoral fellowsOffers full financial support to all graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, including no tuition fees, monthly living stipends, and fellowships to ensure full-time engagement in research and study.
- Supports student research and international engagementProvides grants, incentives, scientific services, information resources, and travel grants to support student research and international collaboration.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Administers non-degree undergraduate research programsOperates non-degree undergraduate programs that integrate students into research groups for hands-on laboratory experience to encourage careers in science.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awards scientific prizes to recognize outstanding researchFunds and administers scientific prize competitions that recognize outstanding research in engineering, medicine, and natural sciences with high practical application potential, including annual $10,000 awards to top doctoral students at partner universities.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Delivers advanced academic training in natural sciences and mathematicsTrains graduate and medical students in academic research, practical laboratory work, and translational research using cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art equipment; oversees admissions, academic requirements, course offerings, progress evaluation, and integration into research groups.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Delivers information, library, and digital servicesProvides access to journals, books, databases, research tools, inter-library loans, professional reference assistance, training, scientific collections, and special collections (e.g., science fiction, women in science); also maintains audio books, games, and offers a mobile app with directory, calendar, navigation, system health, and dining information.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Manages postdoctoral training and academic administrationOversees administrative and academic aspects of postdoctoral training, including support services and professional development guidance such as maintaining ORCID IDs.
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Professional Audio/Video Production Services 1 activity
- Provides technical and production services for research and operationsOffers graphic design, professional photography and video services (including live experiment documentation and digital editing), comprehensive printing and duplication (including large format, lamination, bindings), and technical support for research programs and campus operations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides advisory and organizational support for external prize foundationsServes as Scientific Advisor to the Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation, organizing the annual prize competition, reviewing candidates, proposing awardees, and coordinating with partner universities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$201.33M
Contributions & grants$200.01M99%
Program service revenue$940K0%
Investment income$381K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$201.78M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$91.56M
Grants paid out$52.03M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.06M
Cash$273K
Investments$2.51M
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$6.05M
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof Alon Chen | Trustee | 10 | $352K |
| Prof Gilad Perez | Trustee and Dean | 20 | $256K |
| Prof Ilan Lampl | Director, Ekard Research School | 10 | $233K |
| Prof Nirit Dudovich | Director Research School of Physical Science- last day 1/31/24 | 10 | $232K |
| Prof David Peleg | Trustee | 10 | $226K |
| Prof Ariel Amir | Director, Deloro Research School of Physical Science- as of 2/1/24 | 10 | $221K |
| Prof Igor Ulitsky | Director, Lorry I. Lokey Research School of Biochemical Science and Chair, Board of Studies in Life | 10 | $219K |
| Prof Ayelet Erez | Dean of Miriam and Aaron Gurwirth Medical School-as of 4/1/24 | 14 | $217K |
| Prof Yosef Nir | Trustee | 10 | $58K |
| Prof Samuel Safran | Trustee | 1 | $49K |
board members · 11
- Alan Fischer — Trustee
- Andrew Morse — Secretary
- David Teplow — Trustee
- Ellen Merlo — Trustee
- Ira Mondry — Trustee
- Lawrence S Blumberg — President
- Pennie Abramson — Trustee
- Prof Irun Cohen — Trustee
- Robert A Belfer — Trustee
- Robert Asher — Trustee
- Robert J Drake — Trustee
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Biological Services Unit Partner — Provides biological research support services accessible to students at the Weizmann School of Science.
- Campus Security Department Partner — Responsible for issuing parking permits and enforcing parking regulations on campus.
- Chemical Research Support Partner — Provides chemical research support services accessible to students at the Weizmann School of Science.
- Cibus–Pluxee Partner — Technology and payment partner enabling meal charging through the Cibus–Pluxee app for the Eat & Go Service.
- Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation Partner — Collaborates as Scientific Advisor to the Foundation, overseeing prize competition organization and candidate review.
- Division of Information Systems Partner — Provides IT services and infrastructure support to the Feinberg Graduate School community.
- ORCID Partner — Collaborates with ORCID to support researcher identification and attribution.
- Physics Services Unit Partner — Provides physics research support services accessible to students at the Weizmann School of Science.
- Structural Proteomic Unit Partner — Provides structural proteomics research services accessible to students at the Weizmann School of Science.
- The Miriam and Aaron Gutwirth Medical School Partner — Collaborates within the Weizmann School of Science structure to deliver medical education integrated with scientific research.
- Veterinary Resources Partner — Provides veterinary support services accessible to students at the Weizmann School of Science.
- Weizmann Institute of Science Government — Academic arm responsible for student and postdoctoral affairs within the Weizmann Institute of Science.
- Weizmann Institute of Science Partner — Collaborates on research and academic training, with faculty serving as instructors and mentors for students.
- Weizmann Institute of Science Partner — Library provides services in support of the Institute's research and education mission.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Research and Medical Training for Physician-Scientistsmethodology: physician-scientist trainingBy combining medical education with deep scientific discovery, the school trains physician-scientists who can bridge clinical practice and research because dual immersion enables the translation of scientific advances into medical innovation.
- Mentorship by Principal Investigatorsmethodology: mentorship-by-principal-investigatorsBy placing leading principal investigators at the center of graduate training, the school develops scientific leadership because direct mentorship from active, world-class researchers transfers not only technical expertise but also scientific judgment, creativity, and ethical standards.
- Research-Immersion Education Modelmethodology: research-immersionBy integrating graduate students directly into active research teams and ongoing scientific projects, the school fosters the development of future scientific leaders because hands-on, early-stage immersion in real research cultivates deeper understanding, innovation, and professional identity in science.