Chemical Sciences Weizmann Institute of Science

Overview

As a PhD Chemical Sciences student at the Weizmann Institute, you will be joining a highly diverse community of intelligent and committed scientists from many countries, working directly with research groups at the forefront of their fields internationally. 

The Institute’s exceptional staff and facilities provide a powerful foundation for your professional future, whether you aim to join the next generation of academic researchers and teachers, or to build a successful career in other fields.

Every PhD student must belong to a research group. The Head of that research group is appointed as your advisor. It is possible to appoint two advisors. Switching to another research group requires approval by the Board of Studies and the Dean of Feinberg Graduate School.

Learning outcomes

• As a PhD student in the Chemical Sciences, you are required to accumulate the following credit points:

• In the regular PhD Track: 12 credit points by the Final Report (6 of them by the Interim Report) In the direct PhD Track:

• 30 credit points by the Final Report including the MSc credit points.

Accreditation

Over 55 Years of Academic Excellence: The Feinberg Graduate School of the Weizmann Institute of Science awards MSc and PhD degrees and trains its students for senior positions in academia, research, and industry. All students are directly involved in the research conducted at the Institute, and receive full-scholarships so they can devote their time to research and study.