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The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is inviting applications for Fall 2019 Graduate Fellowships in Applied Physical, Biological, or Engineering Sciences. The Hertz Foundation is dedicated to advancing groundbreaking applied science with real-world benefits for all humanity. Apply by Oct. 23, 2019!

By Kaitlyn Ugoretz, Funding Peer
Monday, September 16th, 2019 - 4:41pm


​ Overview
The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is inviting applications for Fall 2019 Graduate Fellowships in Applied Physical, Biological, or Engineering Sciences. The Hertz Foundation is dedicated to advancing groundbreaking applied science with real-world benefits for all humanity. The Foundation is an incubator of innovation through its prestigious fellowship program supporting the nation's most promising young scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. The Hertz Foundation mission is to provide unique financial and fellowship support to the nation's most remarkable Ph.D. students in the physical, biological and engineering sciences.

Deadline
October 23, 2019

Eligibility
All fellowship applicants:

  • Must be students of the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering planning to complete a Ph.D.;

  • Who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America;

  • Who are willing to morally commit to making their skills available to the United States in times of national emergency.

Award
The Hertz Graduate Fellowship Award is based on merit (not need) and consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. Full tuition equivalent $34,000 to $40,000 stipend per 9-month academic year is set by the degree of coordination with other Fellowships.

Details
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program