The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research

The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) are located at the Sde Boqer campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Situated at the edge of a scenic cliff overlooking the Biblical “Zin Valley” and adjacent to several spectacular national parks, nature reserves, and the grave site of David Ben Gurion, the campus makes a breathtaking venue for an academic gathering.