Israel Science Foundation

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What is the primary focus of the Israel Science Foundation?

The Israel Science Foundation is Israel's leading non-profit organization providing competitive monetary grants for basic scientific research across all fields of knowledge.

When was the Israel Science Foundation established?

The Israel Science Foundation was established in 1972 and assumed its present name in 1991.

What is the investment thesis of the Israel Science Foundation?

The Israel Science Foundation's thesis is to support scientific excellence and breakthrough basic research in Israel, funding principal investigators, researchers in training, clinical researchers, and research infrastructure and organizations. Proposals are evaluated primarily on scientific merit and originality rather than applied or commercial potential.

What sectors does the Israel Science Foundation prefer to support?

The Israel Science Foundation prefers to support research in Exact Sciences & Technology, Life Sciences & Medicine, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

What is the typical grant check size provided by the Israel Science Foundation?

The Israel Science Foundation provides grants up to $165,000.

What is the total AUM for the Israel Science Foundation?

The Israel Science Foundation has a total AUM of $165,000,000.

Where is the Israel Science Foundation headquartered?

The Israel Science Foundation is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.

How is the Israel Science Foundation primarily funded?

The Israel Science Foundation is primarily funded by the Government of Israel through the Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education.