Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Rothschild Prize:
Nira Liberman – Social Sciences (Psychology, Tel Aviv University)
David Weisburd – Social Sciences (Criminology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Ruth HaCohen – Humanities (Musicology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Jeremy Cohen – Jewish Studies (Jewish History, Tel Aviv University)
(Read more in the Updates below)
In 1959 Yad Hanadiv established the Rothschild Prizes to support, encourage and advance the Sciences and Humanities in Israel. Prizes are awarded in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements, breakthroughs or discoveries in the following disciplines: Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Jewish Studies and Humanities.
Candidates must be full-time faculty at Israeli institutions of higher learning.
Emeritus faculty are not eligible to receive the Prize.
Candidates must be permanent residents of Israel.
The public is invited to submit nominations for the Prize.
Nomination forms can be accessed at:
rothschildprize.org.il