Haifa University Leads Israeli Research Scholars in Presidential Awards

Four doctoral students from the University of Haifa were among the 11 recipients of the Israeli President's scholarships, totaling approximately 655,000 shekels. The university led all Israeli research institutions in the number of awardees this year. The scholarships recognize outstanding doctoral candidates and aim to foster high-quality academic research, excellence, and scientific innovation in Israel. The selection process involves the President designating a central research theme annually, followed by an academic committee's evaluation of candidates based on their academic achievements and research proposals. The winning research from Haifa University focuses on various aspects of child development, mental health, parenting, and coping with distress. One recipient's work specifically addresses the impact of hardship and orphanhood on children, deemed particularly relevant during times when many children face loss and difficult events. Understanding these effects, she stated, can help develop tailored support systems for their needs.