April 16, 2021 – internal application deadline.
Please notify me about your intention of applying by April 9, 2021.
Schmidt Science Fellowships
The Schmidt Science Fellows program provides the world’s best emerging scientists with new skills and perspectives to develop novel solutions to society’s challenges, become scientific and societal thought leaders, and accelerate ground-breaking discoveries. The program is looking for the brightest minds in the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computing who are interested in broadening their horizons. Fellows receive a stipend of $100,000 USD per year and are supported to pursue a one to two year postdoctoral placement at a world-leading laboratory anywhere in the world in a disciplinary pivot from their PhD. Fellows also benefit from a Global Meeting Series and personalized mentoring program.
UBC is one of select group of the world’s leading science and engineering institutions that are invited to nominate students to the international competition. In 2020, 22 Schmidt Science Fellows were selected to be recipients globally.
Each UBC graduate program is invited to submit one nomination to a university-wide competition. Given the highly competitive nature of this opportunity, graduate programs should nominate only an exceptional individual who will stand out amongst top applicants from around the world.
Value: $100,000 USD per year, for up to two years
Application deadline: Set by graduate program. Applicants must submit their application to their UBC graduate program.
Graduate program nomination deadline: 7 May 2021 at 4:00 pm PST
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for nomination and potential selection as a Schmidt Science Fellow, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Must have completed, or expect to complete, all the requirements for the conferral of their UBC PhD, including a successful defense, between 1 June 2021 and 30 July 2022. Please note that prospective UBC students are not eligible for nomination.
- Have conducted their graduate degree in the natural sciences (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences), Engineering, Mathematics, or Computing – and all sub-disciplines therein
- Be available for the entire period of the 2022 program, from July 2022 to September 2023 including attendance of the Global Meeting Series (whether virtual or in person, as conditions allow).
For further information about the opportunity, such as eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria and application procedures, please visit our webpage: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/schmidt-science-fellowships
The contact for this funding opportunity is Natalie Thorson (natalie.thorson@ubc.ca).
Kind regards,
Lia Maria
Lia Maria DRAGAN (She, Her, Hers)
Admissions & Administrative Coordinator
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
University of British Columbia / Vancouver Campus /Musqueam Traditional Territory
#291 – 2357 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4
Tel.: (604) 822-8373
lia.maria@ubc.ca
www.landfood.ubc.ca/graduate/
