THE STEERING & APPROVAL COMMITTEE
The Academy’s Steering and Approval Committee is appointed by the President of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. It is chaired by an Academy Member and is comprised of prominent researchers of various academic disciplines relevant to the fellowships, from several institutions. The Committee maintains the highest standards. There is no allocation by institution, and decisions are based solely on excellence in science.
Professor Moshe Oren of the Weizmann Institute serves as the current Chairman of the Committee.
Former Committee Members
Professor Moti Segev, Immediate Past Chairman
Professor Amiram Grinvald, Past Chairman
Professor Itamar Willner, Past Chairman
Professor Chaim Cedar, Past Chairman
Professor Yoram Groner, Past Chairman