About the Distinguished Lectures Series
AT A GLANCE
Duration: 1–2 weeks
Activities: Lectures, seminars, public talks, academic engagement
Fields: Physics, Geophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Medicine
Travel: Economy-class airfare covered (as applicable)
Accommodation: Up to $170 per night
Per Diem: $75 per working day (weekends and holidays not included)
Host/Coordination: Coordinated with field coordinators and IAS office; office space provided as needed
Read the TAU directive for hosting international scholars
The Distinguished Lectures Series was established to promote academic excellence at Tel Aviv University by bringing internationally renowned scholars for short-term visits across six core scientific fields. Each field is represented by its own distinguished lecture program:
- Emilio Segrè Distinguished Lectures in Physics
- Yuval Ne’eman Distinguished Lectures in Geophysics, Atmosphere and Space Sciences
- Joshua Jortner Distinguished Lectures in Chemistry
- Distinguished Lectures in Mathematics
- Distinguished Lectures in Pure Mathematics
- Saul J. Farber Distinguished Lectures in Medicine
In Physics, the Distinguished Lectures Series also includes several named memorial lectures that honor leading figures in the field - such as the Yossef Dothan Memorial Lecture, the John Bahcall Lecture in Astrophysics, the Rashba Lecture, the Azbel Lecture, and the Judah M. Eisenberg Memorial Lecture - which serve as both academic highlights and tributes to scientific excellence.
Distinguished Lecturers are selected for their global standing and their significant contributions to cutting-edge research. During their one to two week visits, they deliver a series of talks - ranging from departmental seminars to widely attended public lectures - designed to enhance scholarly exchange and deepen international academic collaboration at Tel Aviv University.
