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Research Cooperation Lower Saxony-Israel: New Application Procedure
A new application procedure has been introduced for the “Research Cooperation Lower Saxony–Israel” funding programme. A preliminary proposal process is intended to reduce the workload for all parties involved. It will apply for the first time from the deadline in spring 2027.
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German-Israeli Forum for Tomorrow’s Scientists 2026: Call for Nominations
On 5 November, the German Israeli Forum for Tomorrow’s Scientists (GIFTS) will take place as part of Berlin Science Week. Promising German and Israeli early-career scientists can now be nominated or apply themselves.
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Israel launches National Quantum Computing R&D Infrastructure Initiative
The Israel Innovation Authority has launched a 100 million NIS initiative to establish a national Quantum Computing R&D Infrastructure. It will provide research institutions and industry with access to cutting-edge quantum technologies through a single platform.
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Ben-Gurion University strengthens its European Connections
Leaders of the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev visited Germany, the UK, and France to strengthen international partnerships, and counter growing academic boycott efforts.
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German-Israeli Future Forum under new leadership from August
From 15 August, Christina Bermann-Harms will head the German-Israeli Future Forum Foundation. She takes over the role from Tamara Or.
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Israel: Prof. Navah Ratzon appointed Chair of the NCRD
On 6 July 2026, Professor Navah Ratzon was officially appointed Chair of the National Council for Civilian Research and Development (NCRD). The official letter of appointment was presented to her by President Herzog, and Science Minister Gamliel.
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BMFTR funded DAS project researches dewatering and groundwater control
The DAS project focuses on research on dewatering and hydraulic control of groundwater by air sparging and is funded by BMFTR as part of the German-Israeli Water Technology Cooperation.
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New German-Israeli Max Planck Center for Democracy, Security and Human Rights
The non-profit Hertie Foundation and the Volkswagen Foundation are funding a new international research initiative with a total of around 2.5 million euros.
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Dr Peter Lintl takes up new visiting lectureship in Israel Studies at FAU
TFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is expanding its profile in Middle East Studies: A visiting lectureship for Israel Studies has been set up at the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology for the first time. Dr. Peter Lintl from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) is a renowned expert in Middle East policy…
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40th anniversary of GIF: One plus one equals more than two
The German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF) celebrated its 40th anniversary at Schloss Elmau. “Germans and Israelis have a very different approach to research,” says Daniel Zajfman. But when they join forces, “one plus one equals more than two”.
