Hertz Fellowship 2027
Neuroscience, Chemistry and Physics fellowship from Hertz Foundation
Apply by Friday, Oct 30
About
Doctoral support for applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics and engineering, including relevant neuroscience, chemistry, physics and machine learning. Applications close on 30 October 2026 for funding beginning in fall 2027.
Eligibility
Career stage: Undergraduate · Master’s · PhD
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Covers: Up to five years, valued at up to USD 250,000. Standard option: USD 38,000 per nine-month academic year and full tuition equivalent; dependent-child support and coordinated-award options are available.
Host location: United States
Full-time, in-person doctoral study at a US institution; the institution must arrange participation with Hertz.
Nationality or residence: US citizenship or permanent residency required.
Eligibility sourceSource 2Source 3
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
US citizens or permanent residents who will be first- or second-year PhD students in fall 2027, undertaking a full-time, in-person US PhD addressing major near-term societal problems. The PhD portion of an MD/PhD can qualify.
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Source: hertzfoundation.org