About Us
Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the future of humanity.
We stand with all those calling for the release of the remaining hostages in Hamas captivity, and we mourn for those who have lost their lives. We recognize the profound toll this crisis has had on the people of Israel and the region at large, including our colleagues at the Weizmann Institute of Science and their families. We yearn for a future of lasting peace, where the ideals of our community are embodied throughout: collaboration, freedom, and the pursuit of truth.
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The Weizmann Institute of Science is a place where the brightest minds are free to pursue their most ambitious ideas. The approach is simple, powerful, and proven: invest in people. This collaborative, entrepreneurial, and risk-taking spirit is key to unlocking the next wave of life-changing breakthroughs — protecting the planet, improving human health, and unraveling the mysteries of the universe.
We live in a world of rapid change and unprecedented challenges — climate crises, pandemics, and global instability. The need for innovation is more urgent than ever. At this pivotal moment in time, the Institute is uniquely positioned to be one of the most important launching pads for progress in the 21st century. We must act now to harness today's technologies to build a better tomorrow.
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute are empowered with the freedom, resources, and support to pursue curiosity-driven research. Unbound by commercial pressures or rigid timelines, they have the flexibility to follow the science wherever it leads — driven by insight, not obligation.
The future of science depends on preparing the next generation of innovators. At the Weizmann Institute of Science, graduate students receive rigorous training, world-class mentorship, and the freedom to pursue bold, curiosity-driven research. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, robust infrastructure, and the removal of financial and administrative barriers, Weizmann provides an environment where emerging scientists can thrive. A new interdisciplinary training program will further equip these young researchers to become tomorrow’s leaders and scientific role models.
The Weizmann Institute is deeply committed to advancing science education and literacy — cultivating curiosity and a lifelong passion for discovery. Through the Davidson Institute of Science Education and initiatives like Davidson Online and Science and the Environment, Weizmann delivers high-impact, pre-university and lifelong learning programs that inspire the next generation of scientists.
Home to over 4,000 scientists, students, technicians, and staff, the Weizmann Institute is a vibrant, collaborative environment where science and community flourish. The campus blends aesthetic beauty with purpose — featuring sustainable design, quality housing, and shared resources that support connection, well-being, and world-class discovery.
Every new connection brings a wealth of possibilities. The Weizmann Institute’s global network includes more than 30 hubs that serve as gateways to the Institute. Over 500 volunteers across 30+ countries help extend Weizmann’s reach — sharing expertise, hosting events, and building community through tours, programs, and creative engagement with science around the world.
Weizmann is expanding globally through international partnerships with leading scientific and cultural institutions worldwide. These collaborations are defining the bright future of scientific innovation for all of humanity.
The Weizmann Institute has a strong track record of turning discovery into real-world innovation. Through Yeda Research & Development, its tech transfer arm, Weizmann advances applied R&D, builds industry partnerships, and helps scientists bring ideas to market — including training programs for researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs.
Innovative research at the Weizmann Institute spans a wide range of disciplines — including cancer and genetics, environmental sustainability, brain and neural science, biochemistry and regeneration, tissue and social sciences, and quantum computation. These active areas of study are driving bold scientific advances with real-world impact.
Enhance the robust platform of AI resources to increase the productivity of every lab and drive the development of real-world applications — from methods to improve medical diagnosis and treatment to systems for tracking climate dynamics.
Advance bold neuroscience research across a range of fields, from development and disease to cognition and consciousness, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration among Weizmann labs and partnerships with external institutions.
Harness the power of basic research to unravel the complexity of cancer in the quest for cancer prevention, early diagnosis, improved treatments, and ultimately, a cure.
Address environmental questions through core centers that span critical topics of sustainability science and inform vital earth-saving technologies.
Transform human health, combat the global threat of infectious disease, and ensure that helpful microbes in the human body are bolstered through research ranging from exploratory science to translational applications.
Leverage Weizmann's expertise in particle physics and astrophysics to develop technologies that reveal new insights about the fundamental elements of existence and the farthest reaches of the universe.
Realize the revolutionary potential of quantum technologies by pioneering studies that generate the building blocks needed for tomorrow’s quantum computers, sensors, and materials.
Are you ready to invest in the future of science?
Together, we will leave a lasting mark on humanity — ensuring a legacy of progress, hope, curiosity, and innovation. You are fueling the breakthroughs that will shape the next century and beyond. Science is the key to a brighter, healthier, and more sustainable tomorrow. Together, let's create a future built upon progress, hope, curiosity, and innovation.
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