Schmidt Science Fellows

Developing the next generation of science leaders to transcend disciplines, advance discovery, and solve the world’s most pressing problems.

Overview

Who is a Schmidt Science Fellow?

They are trailblazers, pioneers, and risk-takers with an ambition to make a positive difference – and more.

FILM: Exploring Genes for Healthier Futures Across the Globe

2022 Schmidt Science Fellow Emma Bonglack is exploring the missing pieces in our genetic puzzle to help everyone, no matter where they’re from, get better treatments.

2024 Cohort Selection Process

Learn more about how we work with a select group of the world’s leading science and engineering institutions to identify and select our Fellows.

Senior Fellows Catalyst Grant Scheme

Five new projects have been funded with the potential to contribute to immune cell understanding, cancer therapies and diagnostics, novel material discovery, sea level prediction, and protecting ocean ecosystems.