The 2013 Rosshandler Summer Science @ Weizmann Scholarship
Win one of three selective scholarships to attend the Dr Bessie Lawrence International Summer Science Institute (ISSI) - a prestigious summer school program, bringing together 90 talented science students from all over the world to the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel.
- Work on live projects with leading scientists in the Weizmann Institute’s world class laboratories
- Share the excitement of cutting edge science at the place voted Best Place to Work in Science (outside the US)
- Enjoy a week of field trips, exploring Israel’s diverse ecosphere, its wildlife and its amazing archaeology
When:
July 1 to July 31, 2013
Where:
The Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel - one of the world's leading research institutes - where breakthrough science is carried out with a commitment to benefit humanity - with an extraordinary record of achievement across all areas of study, from neurosciences and cancer research, to plant science and environmental research, chemistry, physics and computer science.
What:
Scholarship covers program fees, accommodation and full board (approximate value $4500) and an additional $2000 towards travel costs to Israel (if traveling specifically from Australia for the program)
How:
Each applicant must complete an application form and include his/her Year 12 academic transcript. Please email rina@weizmann.org.au to receive the application form.
Applications must be received by 15 March 2013
Interviews of the short-listed applicants will be held in early April 2013.
Winning applicants will be notified no later than 30 April 2013.
Please send completed applications to: rina@weizmann.org.au
For more information on the ISSI program: http://davidson.weizmann.ac.il/en/issi