Schmidt Science Fellows 2025

When	Feb 08, 2024 12:00 AM to May 23, 2024 12:00 AM
Contact Name	RNDr. Aleš Soukup, Ph.D.
Attached file:	2025 Call For Applications.pdf
Attached file 2:	2025 Guidance for Nominating Partners.pdf
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Schmidt Science Fellows are looking for:

• Schmidt Science Fellows  are looking for curious and creative scientists interested in pursuing ambitious postdoctoral research with world-leading scientists in a field different from their Ph.D. This scientific pivot from the Ph.D. research field to a distinct postdoctoral research filed during the Fellowship is core to our Program.

• Academically excellent, risk positive, early-career researchers who can demonstrate a commitment to ambitious, high-impact science.

• Future leaders with the scientific curiosity, moral force of character, and collaborative spirit to lead teams and ulock transformative discoveries.

 

As a Schmidt Science Fellow, you will receive:

• A personal stipend of US$110,000 per year for up to two years of postdoctoral study in a different area from your Ph.D., at any approved location worldwide.

• Scientific freedom to pursue ambitious research goals, take risks, and have bold ideas.

• Personalized mentoring to help develop as scientific and societal thought leaders.

• A bespoke professional development curriculum delivered across three week-long residential convenings and a rich set of virtual offerings through our Science Leadership Program.

• A lifelong fellowship community with continued support, interaction, and collaboration opportunities. This stimulating and caring fellowship community is at the heart of the Schmidt Science Fellows Program and is a distinguishing factor among other postdoctoral funding opportunities.

To be eligible, you must:

• To be studying for a Ph.D. in natural sciences.

• Expect to complete all requirements for the conferral of your Ph.D. between 15th May 2024 and 30th June 2025, be able to start your Fellowship in July 2025 or October 2025 and be available from April 2025 to July 2026 to attend onboarding activities, an in-person convenings.

• Be formally nominated by the designated official at your institution. 

More information about the Open Call as well as the Handbook for Guidance for Nominating Partners can be found in the attachment of this article. Further details are to be be found on https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/.

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