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Schmidt Science Fellows

Schmidt Science Fellows Cohort

Supports postdoctoral researchers at the career transition stage with global fellowships for cross-field scientific growth.

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Schmidt Science Fellows is a postdoctoral fellowship program funded by Schmidt Sciences and operated in partnership with the Rhodes Trust through a separate organization, Schmidt Science Fellows, headquartered at schmidtsciencefellows.org. The program selects a global cohort of recently completing PhD researchers who commit to pursuing their postdoctoral work in a scientific field fundamentally di…

Postdoctoral fellowships for recently-completing PhDs who pursue research in a scientific field different from their PhD discipline, awarded through nominated partner universities globally.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: schmidtsciencefellows.org