Hertz Fellowship 2027 — Full Tuition and Stipend for US STEM PhD Students
Hertz Foundation
Up to five years of PhD support in the United States, including full tuition equivalent and a nine-month stipend, for US citizens or permanent residents entering their first or second PhD year in fall 2027. Apply by 30 October 2026.
The Hertz Foundation supports doctoral students whose work in applied physical or biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering addresses major near-term problems facing society. Fellows may receive the Foundation-only package or coordinate Hertz support with another award. The 2027 competition is open now.
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Benefits
Foundation-only option: full tuition equivalent plus a $38,000 nine-month personal stipend, renewable annually for up to five years; up to $5,000 per year for fellows with dependent children. Total package valued up to $250,000. Coordinated funding with other awards is available.
Eligibility summary
US citizens or permanent residents who will be first- or second-year students in a full-time, in-person US PhD program in fall 2027. Fields: applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering. The work should address major near-term societal problems.
Requirements
Professional degrees alone (MD, JD, MBA, DPH, DVM) are not eligible; the PhD portion of an MD/PhD is supported.
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