Provided by The Hertz Foundation
The Hertz Fellowship awards up to five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000, to graduate students pursuing a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering. The fellowship supports students who intend to direct their studies toward understanding and solving major, near-term problems facing society. The fellowship includes a non-binding moral commitment to make skills available to the United States in times of national emergency.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be college seniors, first-year graduate students, or in a gap period preparing to apply to graduate school
Intend to pursue a full-time, in-person PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics or engineering at an institution in the United States
Intend to direct their studies toward understanding and solving major, near-term problems facing society
Must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States
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