This impressive group, 17 leaders in their respective STEM fields from the US, Canada and Israel, will focus on research, make new discoveries, advance their careers and create a cycle of excellence between the US, Canada and Israel.

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. Eyal Karzbrun (c) at his lab at the Weizmann Institute, pictured with staff scientist, Dr. Zohar Mukamel (l) and PhD student, Mor Friedman
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.
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.