Hertz Fellowship

The Hertz Fellowship provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation's most promising doctoral students in the applied sciences, engineering and mathematics. Awarded through a rigorous selection process honed over seven decades, Hertz Fellows receive up to five years of funding and join an influential community dedicated to solving our most pressing challenges. As a Hertz Fellow, recipients gain the Freedom to Innovate® and the backing of a community dedicated to their success. This flexibility enables fellows to secure their top choice in advisor and research group, explore ideas outside the constraints of an advisor's grants, develop collaborative projects and reduce distractions. The Fellowship lasts five years, but the relationships last a lifetime. Hertz Fellows find common ground in curiosity, creativity, and mutual respect—leading to collaborations that cross disciplines and change the world. Partner organizations enhance the fellowship experience through internships, professional development and networking, helping to bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and real-world solutions.