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15/06/2026: ISTRC Call for Scholarships 2026-27 – OPEN – EXTENDED DEADLINE

The ISTRC Scholarship Call for the 2026-27 academic year was published on March 29, 2026.Current and prospective Master’s and PhD students from Israeli academic institutions, across a wide range of disciplines related to Smart Transportation, are invited to apply. EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 15, 2026 READ SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

28/06/2026: ISTRC Call for Student Prizes 2026 – OPEN

ISTRC aims to promote excellence and develop human capital in Israel in the field of smart transportation. The prizes are intended to support outstanding student achievements at different academic levels and to encourage high-quality academic work with strong relevance to smart, safe, and sustainable transportation.Eligible students are invited to apply. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 28, 2026… Continue Reading 28/06/2026: ISTRC Call for Student Prizes 2026 – OPEN

15/10/2026: ISTRC Call for Conference Grants – Summer 2026 – OPEN

The purpose of this call is to support students and early-career researchers in presenting their work at international conferences, thereby promoting cutting-edge knowledge, strengthening professional development, and advancing ISTRC’s mission in the field of smart transportation. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their research internationally. SUBMISSION DEADLINE:… Continue Reading 15/10/2026: ISTRC Call for Conference Grants – Summer 2026 – OPEN

Academic Book in Memory of Professor Yuval Hadas ז”ל

Professor Yuval Hadas ז”ל of the Department of Management at Bar-Ilan University was a member of the core team that conceived and established ISTRC. Yuval passed away, far too soon, in 2024. His colleagues, Dr. Oren Nahum of Ashkelon Academic College and Professor Jacek Zak of Poznań University of Technology, are leading an initiative to… Continue Reading Academic Book in Memory of Professor Yuval Hadas ז”ל

The 6th Israeli Smart Transportation Research Center (ISTRC) Annual & Students Conference 2026

  The 6th Israeli Smart Transportation Research Center (ISTRC) Annual & Students Conference was hosted by the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology on January 28, 2026.The conference chair was Prof. Jack Haddad. The annual ISTRC conference is an interdisciplinary research event covering all areas of transportation research.This year, the Annual Conference and the Students’ Conference are merged into… Continue Reading The 6th Israeli Smart Transportation Research Center (ISTRC) Annual & Students Conference 2026

ISTRC Call for Scholarships 2025-26 – WINNERS

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the ISTRC Call for Scholarships 2025-26! This year, 30 exceptional students – 18 PhD and 12 Master students – from nine academic institutions across Israel conducting research in Smart Transportation have been awarded ISTRC scholarships. MORE INFO

ISTRC Call for Prizes 2025 – WINNERS

We are excited to share the winners of the ISTRC Call for Prizes 2025! 7 prizes were awarded in the following categories: 1 prize in the Excellent Project / Seminar Prize for Bachelor Students category 1 prize in the Best Refereed Paper Prize for Master Student category 3 prizes in the Best Refereed Paper Prize for PhD Student category… Continue Reading ISTRC Call for Prizes 2025 – WINNERS

WEBINAR – Gustave Eiffel University (UGE) Research Initiatives and Actions about Cooperative and Connected Automated Mobility (CCAM) – RECORDING

DATE July 16, 2025 TARGET AUDIENCE Smart Transportation Researchers WEBINAR GOAL To get familiar with Gustav Eiffel University’s (UGE) research initiatives and actions in the Smart Transportation domain and to explore potential areas for collaboration. SPEAKERS Dr. Dominique Gruyer – Research Director in PICS-L,  Deputy Director of COSYS for CAV Researches, Head of International Associated… Continue Reading WEBINAR – Gustave Eiffel University (UGE) Research Initiatives and Actions about Cooperative and Connected Automated Mobility (CCAM) – RECORDING

לכו על זה! מחקר של אוניברסיטת בר-אילן על שילוב יותר הליכה ותחבורה ציבורית

מזמינים אותכם להצטרף למחקר של אוניברסיטת בר-אילן שיקדם את בריאותכם. אוניברסיטת בר-אילן חוקרת את ההשפעה של שילוב הליכה תוך כדי שימוש בתחבורה ציבורית. לפרטים נוספים לחצו על התמונה למטה.

ISTRC Researchers Database Questionnaire

We invite researchers from all academic institutions in Israel who would like to collaborate in Smart Transportation research and beyond, to fill out the following questionnaire in order to be included in the Researchers database on our website. The database is open to all and is used by thousands of users from all over the… Continue Reading ISTRC Researchers Database Questionnaire