The Hertz Foundation Fellowship 2026, one of the most prominent graduate fellowships in the US, is currently accepting applications. It is administered by the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation and provides financial assistance to excellent PhD candidates in mathematics, engineering, and applied sciences who exhibit remarkable creativity, leadership, and innovation.
Up to five years of complete financial assistance, professional mentoring, and access to a lifetime network of more than 1,300 Hertz Fellows who have influenced significant scientific and technological breakthroughs are all provided by the fellowship.
The Hertz Foundation was established in 1957 to provide young scholars with the academic freedom to undertake autonomous, high-impact work. In addition to financial support, fellows receive networking opportunities, collaboration, and mentoring through events. Numerous innovations have been produced in domains like artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, national security, and aerospace.
To increase the worldwide influence of its fellows, the foundation, which has its headquarters in Pleasanton, California, collaborates with top organizations such as the Gates Foundation, Breakthrough Energy Discovery, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Host Country: USA
University: USA Universities
Opportunity Type: PhD, Fellowship
Subject: Applied Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics
Eligibility Country: Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
- must be enrolled in, or intend to enroll in, a PhD program in mathematics, engineering, or applied science in a U.S. university with accreditation.
- should exhibit exceptional academic success, superior technical proficiency, and innovative research potential.
- must demonstrate a dedication to developing science and technology for the good of society.
- Applications are open to current graduate students as well as those starting graduate school in the upcoming year.
- A non-binding moral pledge to use one’s abilities in support of the United States in times of national emergency must be accepted by applicants.
Benefits:
- Full funding for PhD programs in mathematics, engineering, or applied science for a maximum of five years.
- complete financial assistance, which includes a sizeable personal stipend in addition to full tuition coverage.
- networking opportunities with top scientists and business leaders, as well as professional mentoring.
- participation in the Hertz Fellows Network, which links academics with a worldwide network of researchers and innovators.
- freedom to carry out autonomous and unique research endeavors without the usual financial limitations.
- cooperation with more than fifty partner colleges to make award acceptance easier.
- Other options for finalists: Through collaborations with organizations like Texas A&M University and Case Western Reserve University, people who are not chosen as fellows can still get full financial support.
Deadline: 31 October 2025
