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.

Scholarship

Meet the 2025-26 cohort promising new heights of academic scholarship and excellence

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.

What's
Happening
MIT-Israel Zuckerman STEM Fund

MIT-Israel Zuckerman STEM Fund

The 2026 cycle has opened with applications closing on December 16th, 2025.
Please Apply
Postdoc Program

Postdoc Program

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

Israeli Postdoc Program

2026-2027 Call for Nominations is Now Open
Please Apply
Science Forward

Science Forward

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

Zuckerman postdoctoral scholars enjoyed a professional and social networking day in Tel Aviv earlier this month. Activities included an orientation about the program and life in Israel, a tour of the Tel Aviv City Museum, and a delicious culinary experience at the local market.

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

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.