Grant opportunity
Hertz Fellowship 2027
The Hertz Fellowship supports exceptional doctoral researchers with flexible, long-term funding and a national community of scientific leaders.
- Funder
- Fannie and John Hertz Foundation
- Application expected to open in late August 2026 and close in late October 2026; monitor the official page for the exact date
- Application expected to open in late August 2026 and close in late October 2026; monitor the official page for the exact date: Oct 30, 2026
- Award
- Up to five years of graduate funding valued at as much as USD 250,000
- Applicant
- College seniors, first-year graduate students and gap-year applicants intending to pursue a PhD in applied physical or biological sciences, mathematics or engineering and meeting the programme's U.S. eligibility rules.
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The fellowship gives talented scientists and engineers unusual freedom to pursue bold doctoral research with broad public benefit.
Who can apply
Applicants must be at the eligible career stage and plan doctoral study in an approved applied science, mathematics or engineering field. The official cycle announcement will confirm all rules.
What it supports
- Applied physical and biological sciences.
- Mathematics and engineering.
- High-impact doctoral research and leadership.
Funding and duration
- Funding can continue for up to five years.
- The total value may reach approximately USD 250,000.
Application expected to open in late August 2026 and close in late October 2026; monitor the official page for the exact date
Application expected to open in late August 2026 and close in late October 2026; monitor the official page for the exact date: Oct 30, 2026
How to apply
Prepare academic records, references and research narratives, and monitor the official page for the late-August opening and exact October deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Hertz Foundation has announced that the next fellowship cycle will open in late August 2026. The programme provides flexible doctoral support and access to a lifelong community of scientists and engineers.
Eligibility
Applicants must be at the eligible career stage and plan doctoral study in an approved applied science, mathematics or engineering field. The official cycle announcement will confirm all rules.
Funding and benefits
Funding can continue for up to five years.
The total value may reach approximately USD 250,000.
Themes and supported activities
Applied physical and biological sciences.
Mathematics and engineering.
High-impact doctoral research and leadership.
Deadline and timeline
Application expected to open in late August 2026 and close in late October 2026; monitor the official page for the exact date: Application expected to open in late August 2026 and close in late October 2026; monitor the official page for the exact date: Oct 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Prepare academic records, references and research narratives, and monitor the official page for the late-August opening and exact October deadline.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.