Schmidt Science Fellows

Funding: Personal stipend of US $110,000 per year for up to two years. Who can apply: PhD completed (including successful defense) between May 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027; PhD research in natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, or computing; must be nominated by a partner institution. Length: Up to 2 years postdoctoral. Placement support for a postdoctoral position in a field different from the fellow's PhD discipline, at any approved institution worldwide; mentorship, leadership development, global fellows network. Field: STEM and Engineering. Deadline: Full application due July 13, 2026 (for nominated candidates, 2027 cohort).