Admissions Committee for Ph.D.

Application process

Welcome to the Bio-medical PhD Program at the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.

Here we explore the unknown.

The PhD is a four-year, highly demanding program with the aspiration for excellence. It requires curiosity, devotion, creativity, innovation, and the ability to work in a team.

The program offers the opportunity to be part of a spearheading research community with ongoing interactions with the clinic, towards the establishment of meaningful achievements.

Registration dates for a Ph.D. degree at the Faculty of Medicine:

Interview Schedule for PhD Admissions – Academic Year 2025–2026

Fall Semester 2025–2026

Track	Document Submission Deadline*	Interview Dates	Interview Hours
Medical Sciences	July 16, 2025	August 12–13, 2025	10:00–14:00
MD/PhD	July 16, 2025	August 12, 2025	09:00–14:00
Public Health	July 16, 2025	August 12–13, 2025	10:00–14:00
Health Professions	August 6, 2025	September 7 & 14, 2025	12:00–14:00

*Application documents must be submitted before 14:00 (2:00 PM) on the stated deadlines.

Mid-Fall Semester 2025–2026

Trto ack	Document Submission Deadline*	Interview Dates	Interview Hours
Medical Sciences	November 5, 2025	December 2–3, 2025	10:00–14:00

Please note: No interviews will be held during these dates for applicants to the Public Health and Health Professions tracks.

*Application documents must be submitted before 14:00 (2:00 PM) on the stated deadlines.

Spring Semester 2025–2026

Track	Document Submission Deadline*	Interview Dates	Interview Hours
Medical Sciences	January 7, 2026	February 10–11, 2026	10:00–14:00
Public Health	January 7, 2026	February 10–11, 2026	10:00–14:00
Health Professions	December 24, 2025	Jan. 25 & Feb. 1, 2026	12:00–14:00

*Application documents must be submitted before 14:00 (2:00 PM) on the stated deadlines.

Mid-Spring Semester 2025–2026

Track	Document Submission Deadline*	Interview Dates	Interview Hours
Medical Sciences	May 13, 2026	June 9–10, 2026	10:00–14:00

Please note: No interviews will be held during these dates for applicants to the Public Health and Health Professions tracks.
*Application documents must be submitted before 14:00 (2:00 PM) on the stated deadlines.

How to submit:

All documents must be submitted to the Graduate School in two ways:

1. One printed copy ( except for the two articles of the supervisor ), including the PowerPoint presentation printed out.

2. Email

Please note:

The Graduate School will take care of your candidacy only when all the necessary documents are submitted in the above two ways, and we will be able to handle candidates who submit their candidacy until the published deadline.

For submission, please put all the documents (except the articles) in a plastic sleeve file folder in the order designated below.

After receiving a letter from the Graduate School of the Faculty of Medicine recommending admission to studies, you must fill out a registration form for the Registration Center, the Registration and Student Administration Department of the University. Final acceptance is subject to the approval of the University's Academic Secretariat.

If you cannot go directly to the Graduate School offices, you can send a printed copy to: Graduate School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Building, Room 211, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel - Aviv 6997801

Interview:

After initial evaluation and screening, applicants who meet the threshold conditions will be invited to an interview with the Admissions Committee.

The duration of the interview is about 15 minutes.

The committee will examine the knowledge you have acquired during previous studies, your ability to deal with questions that require creative thinking, analytical ability, understanding the basic principles of research methods, and subjects of interest defined by you in a declaration of intent.

	Document type	Details
1	PhD application form	Select one of the following forms: Application form for the regular track, including BRAVO Program - intended for holders of a Master's degree and M.D. Application form for the direct track, including BRAVO Program - intended for Bachelor’s degree holders or students during their Master's degree studies (up to 3 semesters in the second degree).
2	Approval of the designated supervisor	Will be submitted together with two articles by the supervisor on the proposed topic, and the approval of the workplace. The supervisor is a senior lecturer and above, in the regular track.
3	Education certificates for the first degree	The required certificates are: 1. Bachelor’s Degree, University certificate, or approval of eligibility for a Bachelor’s degree. 2. Grade transcript, including the final grade. For your attention: * These documents must be original and have the institution's original signature. A "copy of the original" may be submitted for approval to the Academic Secretariat. * Direct track: Students who complete their undergraduate studies this year may apply for admission interviews at the end of the second semester, without approval of eligibility for the degree, but their admission will be contingent upon completion of the degree according to the requirements of the track. Original score transcripts and confirmation of eligibility for a degree/education certificate should be mailed to the Translation Unit in the Student Administration Department of Tel Aviv University (certificate translation)
4	Education certificates for the master's degree	The required certificates are: 1. Certificate of Master's Degree (M.D. - MD, D.M.D - Dr. of Dentistry, or D.V.M - Dr. of Veterinary Medicine) or approval of entitlement to a master's degree. 2. Grade transcript, including the final grade and thesis grade. For your attention: * These documents must be original and have the institution's original signature. A "copy of the original" may be submitted for approval to the Academic Secretariat. Original score transcripts and confirmation of eligibility for a degree/education certificate should be mailed to the Translation Unit in the Student Administration Department of Tel Aviv University (certificate translation)
5	CV
6	Conflict of interest form	Signed both by the student and by the supervisor. Do not send us all the forms; only pages 11-13 should be submitted in print and by e-mail.
7	Statement of research intent	A declaration of research intent must be concisely formulated and should not exceed one page. The statement must be in Hebrew or English in the David size 12 font. The research proposed in this statement must be presented during the interview. The statement shall refer to: 1. The field of study in which you are interested. 2. A brief description of the research project in the field of interest you intend to present in the interview (background of the research field, research question, research objectives, methods you will use for each purpose, possible results, and indicate another research approach that will promote the research). 3. A sentence or two about a scientific research you have done in the past (master's degree, project, etc.). 4. Your background, career goals, and how your PhD program will advance you in achieving your academic goals.
8	Presentation (up to 10 slides)	Guidelines for candidates for the regular track/direct track: In the admission interview, after the presentation by the candidate, a discussion will be held, and the committee members will raise questions. Therefore, you need to prepare a presentation based on the research statement you have written. The length of the presentation will be up to 7 minutes. The length of the presentation will be up to 10 slides, including: 1. One slide that briefly and accurately describes the thesis/research project you have done in the past 2. One slide or two- the background of future research 3. The question of future research 4. One slide for each research goal, about three goals, including a brief and accurate breakdown of the research plan, method, and preliminary results or expected results. 5. Summary of the research plan During the discussion the candidates will be asked questions such as: general questions in the research field, questions about how the research is planned, what will happen if the research process is not successful, alternative methods that can be used if the proposed method fails, what are the possible results and how does your previous training in the field help you in planning this project.
9	Abstract of the thesis/research project	Applicants with a master's degree will submit their thesis abstract. Candidates with a first degree will submit a summary of their project work or a summary of the seminar paper.
10	Safety certificate form in the laboratory
11	Instructions for doctoral candidates	A signed form must be submitted.
12	Photocopy of passport	Students from abroad only.
13	2 Letters of Recommendation	The recommenders will send the letters directly here The necessary references: Researchers recommending the candidate's qualifications for advanced studies research. Preference for the Master's degree advisor.