The Rothschild Prize

The Rothschild Prize is a biennial award administered by Yad Hanadiv that recognises outstanding scholarly achievements in the humanities and sciences. Prizes are awarded for significant scientific achievements, breakthroughs or discoveries across disciplines including mathematics, computer sciences, engineering, life sciences, environmental sciences, chemical and physical sciences, social sciences, Jewish studies and the humanities. Recipients are leading academics based at Israeli institutions. The prize has been awarded since 1959.

Recognition through the Rothschild Prize in Education for outstanding educational leadership and school improvement.

Candidates must be full-time faculty at Israeli institutions of higher learning and permanent residents of Israel. Emeritus faculty are not eligible.

By nomination; nominations for the 2026 prize are closed and nominations for 2028 will open in 2027.