ERASMUS + KA171  Weizmann Institute of Science

As part of the Erasmus+ KA 171 program between the Weizmann Institute of Science and Heidelberg University, Heidelberg doctoral and master's students in biosciences and physics have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to study/traineeship at the Israeli university.

Duration

2 -5 months from winter semester 25/26*

Scholarship benefits

700 euros per month and a one-off travel allowance of 360 euros. Grants for green travel and social top-ups can also be applied for. Information on this can be found under Additional financial support at the following link:

Requirements

Good knowledge of English 

Application

You can apply for this exchange program via an online platform. Information on the required documents can be found on our website and in the FAQs. If you have any questions about the application process, the International Relations Department's Study Abroad Information Center will be happy to help. Interested parties and applicants can also contact the coordinator: Katharina Reinhardt (katharina.reinhardt@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de). Only complete applications can be considered.

Application deadline

February 14th, 2025

Online Application

Application documents

in English language:

  • Online application form
  • Curriculum vitae (in tabular form)
  • Study/research proposal (1-2 pages)
  • Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer (to be sent directly to the International Relations Office, Katharina Reinhardt, by the person issuing the letter)
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree certificate (if already available)
  • English language certificate or knowledge of the national language (knowledge of the national language is not a mandatory requirement)
  • Letter of invitation from a WIS academic supervisor (traineeships only)

 

 

*the start of the stay is only possible if the current travel warning issued by the Federal Foreign Office for Israel is lifted.