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| Research Highlights |
HU researchers figure at the forefront of international science
- from biotechnology and computer science to astrophysics and
cancer research, from microbiology to solar energy and genetic
engineering, as well as the humanities, including Jewish studies,
social sciences and law.
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Nearly 40% of all civilian
scientific research in Israel is conducted at the Hebrew
University. |
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About 3,800 research projects
are in progress at the University, and 1,500 new projects
are started each year. |
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The University is home to 100
subject-related and interdisciplinary research centers. |
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Thirty percent of all doctoral
candidates in Israel are enrolled at the Hebrew University. |
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Sixteen percent of all the
research conducted at the University finds application
in high-tech industry. The University sold $12 million
of expertise to industry in 2001. |
The
Authority for Research and Development administers research
financing, and helps scientists obtain funding. The Authority
initiates the establishment of new research centers, and promotes
relationships with overseas universities and scientific institutes.
The Yissum
Research Development Company - a wholly owned University subsidiary
- has registered over 600 patents for University researchers'
ideas and inventions.
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