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Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Deadlinelate October 2026

Award amountup to five years of funding

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Application

Guidance For Recommenders - Hertz Foundation

Information for recommenders applying for the Hertz Fellowship, including submission process, evaluation criteria, and technical support.

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Deadline

October 31, 2025

Award amount

Up to five years of funding

Requirements

Complete a specific reference form, not a letter of recommendation.; Assess applicant's scientific accomplishments and characteristics.; Evaluate applicant's fundamental knowledge, self-reliance, imagination, and originality.; Discuss applicant's creativity, initiative, and problem-solving abilities with examples.; Compare applicant to peers and identify key strengths and potential.

Application materials

Reference form with rubric and short questions.

How to apply

Applicant identifies recommender in their application.; Recommender receives an email notification to complete a reference form.; Submit recommender forms by the specified deadline.

Important dates

Application opens: August 28, 2025; Application closes: October 31, 2025; Recommender forms due: November 3, 2025, 6:00 pm Pacific

Contact

fellowshipinfo@hertzfoundation.org

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