Submitted by A.J. Wilby on Fri, 07/03/2025 - 14:57
Schmidt Science is seeking ambitious STEMM PhD students who:
• display extraordinary academic achievement, a high degree of intellectual curiosity and
creativity
• a commitment to innovation, collaboration and interdisciplinary working.
Schmidt Fellows are expected to show character and leadership and be driven to make a positive difference
in society and the world.
Candidates are expected to show a pivot: a clear-cut and ambitious change of discipline from their PhD to their proposed postdoc research.
The Schmidt Science Fellowship offers:
• $110,000 per year for up to two years of postdoctoral research
• tailored science leadership training and development
• lifelong access to a stimulating, caring and collaborative community
This is a highly competitive selection process. We receive large numbers of self-nominations and can only shortlist a maximum of eight candidates to apply directly to Schmidt. Schmidt awards around 30 fellowships a year, which is 10% of the shortlisted candidates from all the international institutions who have been selected to put forward candidates.