Schmidt Science Fellowship

About this scholarship

 

The Schmidt Science Fellows program provides the world’s best-emerging scientists with new skills and perspectives to develop novel solutions to society’s challenges, become scientific and societal thought leaders, and accelerate ground-breaking discoveries.

 

We look for the brightest minds in the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computing who are interested in broadening their horizons. Candidates to be Schmidt Science Fellows are expected to already have a strong track record of scientific achievement from their Ph.D. studies, combined with a clear intellectual curiosity and desire to drive future discoveries. They should have the commitment and character to engage with society and global challenges to make a lasting difference in the world. Our Fellows should have a collaborative spirit with the experience and desire to work with diverse teams and across scientific disciplines.

 

Schmidt Science Fellows undertake a 12-24 month postdoctoral placement. This placement commences after a Fellow successfully completes his or her Ph.D. in the natural sciences, computing, engineering, or mathematics. Fellows’ placements will represent a significant disciplinary pivot from their Ph.D. topic and are central to the program’s aim to foster greater interdisciplinarity. All placements are with world-leading scientific leaders and internationally-renowned labs. The program works with Fellows after selection to identify and secure a placement that will best achieve their scientific pivot. We work with each placement host to ensure Fellows benefit from a stimulating, challenging, and rewarding environment.

 

 

Research environment

 

Schmidt Science Fellows undertake a postdoctoral placement in a world-class environment that best meets each individual’s needs to develop their interdisciplinary science skills. Placements can be completed anywhere in the world and in a broad range of research environments. We strongly encourage all our Fellows to take advantage of the unique academic freedom and support from the Program to explore a range of options and institutions. We require that all Fellows maintain an affiliation with an academic institution during the placement to support their professional development.

 

This placement commences after a Fellow successfully completes his or her Ph.D. in the natural sciences, computing, engineering, or mathematics. Each Fellow receives a stipend of $100,000 a year to support their personal and living costs for the duration of the Fellowship placement.

 

We ask every applicant to the program to provide initial ideas on three potential placement locations. These are not final or binding. This process encourages every potential Schmidt Science Fellow to fully consider their options and the opportunity being made available to them. Final decisions on placements are discussed with Fellows soon after selection and Fellows are supported by their Academic Council mentors in making the final decision. Decisions are subject to approval by the program to ensure the most appropriate fit for each Fellow’s scientific plans and career development.

 

Fellows have the flexibility to extend or shorten their Placement within the 12-24 month range in discussion with the Program. Fellows wishing to continue their Fellowship Research Placement beyond 12 months participate in a review process at 10 months to discuss progress, objectives, and plans for the remainder of the Placement.

 

 

What happens next

 

A selection panel will consider all applications and will be in contact with you shortly after the closing date.

 

 

Repayment status and permission for other scholarships are not specified. For further information, please contact the institution. Click the link for detailed information.