​Why BIDR?


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UNIQUE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT IN A SAFE, SECURE LOCATION

Nestled in the desert, the BIDR serves as a living laboratory where researchers tackle critical issues such as food, water, and energy scarcity and ecosystem conservation

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Engage with a diverse team of 70 scientists, 100 staff, and over 250 graduate students from 20 countries around the world ​

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GLOBAL IMPACT

Join efforts to develop sustainable solutions for drylands and address climate change



Our Ins​​titutes

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​​The French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands

Innovating Sustainable Agriculture for global food security

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The Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research

Pioneering technologies for safe and sustainable water use

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Advancing clean energy, environmental physics, and desert ecology research
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​PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE BIDR'S ALBERT KATZ

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR DESERT STUDIES (AKIS)

  • * Master's Degree Programs: Hydrology and Water Quality; Ecology and Nature Conservation; Environmental Physics and Solar Energy; and Desert Studies (with tracks in either agriculture and biotechnology of drylands; irrigation and plant environment; agroinformatics; or environmental and aquatic microbiology)
  • * PhD Degree: Multidisciplinary research opportunities encompassing our institutes' specializations listed above
  • * Financial Support: Tuition waivers, stipends, ​​health insurance, and dormitory lodging for qualifying students
  • All courses are taught in English
  • Visit the AKIS website for more details and to apply


COME JOIN US IN THE PURSUIT OF WORLD-CHANGING KNOWLEDGE!

For inquiries or to join a Zoom meeting with faculty, contact joinbidr@bgu.ac.il