Direct Ph.D. Program: The Abish-Frenkel Excellence in Biomedical Research Program, Molecular Drivers of Disease
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a global leader in multidisciplinary research with world-class scientists, invites outstanding candidates to join our international community of researchers and to apply to Abisch-Frenkel doctoral scholarship program for excellent students.
About the program
The Hebrew University’s Faculty of Medicine is pleased to launch a new program that aims to train the next generation of scientific leaders, who will be at the forefront of biomedical research in Israel and the world.
The program offers a dedicated training track in which participants will be guided in conducting research in the field of human diseases, the molecular mechanisms underlying them, and advanced methods of identifying and treating diseases.
The studies will take place at the Hebrew University, in the Ein-Kerem campus in Jerusalem, which is shared by the Hebrew University and Hadassah Medical Center.
Participants will complete a doctorate in biomedical sciences in a direct-track program and will receive the highest-level training for integration in academic research or in the medical industry.
The program is intended for excelling students with a bachelor’s degree who possess outstanding academic abilities, as well as high motivation to join the top levels of biomedical research.
What does the program offer?
- High-level scholarships.
- Training in courses and laboratory research.
- Funding for participation in research meetings in Israel and around the world.
- Unique research and social activities.
- Priority in obtaining teaching positions (junior faculty) in the Faculty of Medicine.
- Close accompaniment and guidance of the staff of the Advisory Committee.
More Details
Participants will begin their studies under a Master’s program, and after one year will transition to a Ph.D. program in which they will continue for up to five additional years to complete the degree.
Each student’s studies will be instructed by one of the research faculty members in the Faculty of Medicine, according to their choice and the acceptance of the supervisor.
Eligibility
Excellent students that obtain a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, medicine, or related fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, or physics from recognized academic institutions.
Admission to the doctorate track will be based on bachelor degree grades and a personal interview, which includes reading an article and presenting a research proposal.
Program Leadership Team
Prof. Yael Stern-Bach- head of the Biomedical Sciences program, Dr. Micha Berger, Prof. Sigal Ben-Yehuda and Prof. Ittai Ben- Porath.
Contact
We welcome you to contact us for questions and further details. Contact Ms. Laura Brandel at laurabr@savion.huji.ac.il.
Deadline for registration: April 30, 2021.
For more information, visit the site here.