The Hertz Foundation will hold two Hertz Fellowship Application Information Sessions for applicants to learn more about the 2027 Hertz Fellowship application and experience as a fellowship recipient.
Applications for the 2027 Hertz Fellowship are now open through October 30, 2026. The Hertz Foundation wants every prospective applicant to fully understand the fellowship and feel confident putting together a strong application.
On Thursday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m EDT -or- Monday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m. EDT, join Hertz Fellowship Director Derek Haseltine and Hertz Fellows for an online information session to learn more about this unique doctoral funding opportunity.
The information sessions will include a short introduction to the fellowship and components of the application. Participants can then join breakout rooms for additional Q&A facilitated by Hertz Fellows. In addition to providing application advice, each breakout room will offer individual perspective on a variety of topics, including:
- applying to the Hertz Fellowship as a college senior, during gap year(s) or as a first-year graduate student
- dual applicant MD/PhD (Sept 10 only)
- how to choose a grad school that aligns with your research interest
- choosing a research project as a Hertz Fellow
- building resiliency in grad school
- underrepresented in STEM
- coordination with other fellowships
For other questions about the fellowship or event, please email us at fellowshipinfo@hertzfoundation.org.
About the Hertz Foundation
The Hertz Foundation is the nation’s preeminent nonprofit organization committed to advancing American scientific and technological leadership. For more than 60 years, it has stood as an unwavering pillar of independent support through the renowned Hertz Fellowship, cultivating a multidisciplinary network of innovators whose work has positively impacted millions of lives. Learn more at hertzfoundation.org.