4 out of 11: The achievement of the University of Haifa at the President's Residence

The University of Haifa led in the number of recipients of the President of Israel's scholarships for outstanding doctoral students, with four winners out of 11. The total scholarship amount stands at approximately 655,000 shekels. The winning studies focus on child development, mental health, and coping with distress.

At a ceremony held at the President's Residence, scholarships totaling approximately 655,000 shekels were awarded to 11 outstanding doctoral students. The University of Haifa led in the number of recipients with four of them, more than any other research university in Israel. The winners from the University of Haifa are engaged in various aspects of child development, mental health, parenting, and coping with distress situations. According to a university spokesperson, research on the effects of distress and orphanhood on children is of particular importance at a time when many children are dealing with loss. The President of Israel's Scholarships for Scientific Excellence and Innovation are awarded annually to outstanding doctoral students, and each year a central research topic is chosen by the president, based on which an academic committee is selected to evaluate the candidates.