The Casali Institute is a department within the Institute of Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, offering both Master's and Doctoral degrees in Applied Chemistry. In addition, the Institute's staff conduct research and development in a wide range of topics of concern to the chemical, biotechnology and related industries.

The main objectives of the Casali Institute are: to be a focus of strategic and applied scientific research directed towards developing Israeli industry; to teach and train M.Sc. and Ph.D. students; to be a center for the transfer of innovative and advanced scientific knowledge for both Israeli and international chemical companies, and to enhance the connection and integration of basic and applied research within the Hebrew University.